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Solar panel rebate & renewable energy subsidy information

You can literally save thousands of dollars on grid connected and off grid solar panels, solar hot water or solar pumping systems if you qualify for one of the Australian Government's solar rebates, subsidies or grants!

	Home solar power rebates
	The Solar Credits rebate (up front discount) can save you a substantial amount of money on a system. Learn more about incentives and solar panel rebate programs for home systems.

	Off grid solar power rebates
	Remote location? Switch on to renewable energy and get a Solar Credits rebate the first 20kW of a solar panel system - save thousands!

	Solar incentives for business
	Current business incentives include huge tax breaks, RECs, feed in tariffs and major rebates under the solar credits program. Save thousands!

	Solar schools grant
	CLOSED. The National Solar School Program (NSSP) offers most single campus schools in Australia $50,000 grants and up to $100,000 for dual campuses!

	Solar for community buildings
	Community groups can utilize the power of the sun to power community buildings and take advantage of generous subsidies on a grid connect or off grid solar energy system!

	Solar hot water rebates
	Solar hot water not only means ongoing savings in water heating, but generous government solar hot water rebates can save you a ton of money on your initial purchase!

	Solar water pumping rebates
	The Renewable Energy Water Pumping scheme provides rebates for the renewable energy components of water pumping systems that displace diesel engine powered pumps in off-grid applications.

	Feed in tariffs
	A feed-in tariff is a premium rate paid for electricity fed back into the mains grid by a rooftop solar power system. You can sell electricity back to the power company!

	Renewable energy certificates
	RECs accompany the purchase of some renewable equipment such as solar panels. RECs are traded in for money and can act as a point of sale discount off our already deep discounts!

	Solar cities initiative
	Residents of participating Australian solar cities are offered financial incentives and support, the level and type of benefits varying from project to project.

Rebates summary

A brief summary on the various rebate programs can also be found below, but please don't hesitate in contacting the Energy Matters team for expert advice on rebates that may be applicable to you!

In addition to rebates and renewable energy certificates, find out here how your solar power system could be financed and actually generate income for you with the help of the feed in tariff!

Rebates for home solar power installations

Solar Credits

The Solar Credits Program is still in effect and can save you a substantial amount on a grid connected solar power system! Home owners, small businesses and community groups are all eligible for this Australian solar panel subsidy and no-one is means tested under the scheme.

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Remote and off-grid home rebates

Subsidies are also available for stand alone power systems under the Solar Credits program.

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Solar grants and rebates for schools

While government grants of up to $50,000 are no longer available; schools can still benefit from the Solar Credits rebate.

Rebates for churches & community buildings

Churches and community buildings are also covered under the Solar Credits program

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Solar rebates and incentives for business

The new solar credits program is open to business! Business owners can save substantially on the price of a grid connect solar power system through the Solar Credits up front discount! Other incentive programs covering business situations currently include huge tax breaks, RECs and feed in tariffs.

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Solar water pumping for remote areas

The Renewable Energy Water Pumping Sub-Programme provides rebates for the renewable energy components of water pumps that displace diesel engine powered pumps in off-grid applications.

Rebates of 40% of the capital cost of the renewable energy components minus $1,000 are available to applicants that fully comply with the eligibility requirements and procedures outlined in the guidelines.

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Rebates for solar hot water

PLEASE NOTE - The Federal scheme for rebates of $1,000 to install a solar hot water system or $600 to install a heat pump hot water system was ended on February 28, 2012.

Systems are still eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which are usually exchanged with retailers for a point-of-sale discount on systems. You may also be eligible for State Government rebates.

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Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

RECs are available when complete solar hot water and heaters are installed or when renewable energy is produced by a solar panel, micro-hydro or wind system. To receive RECs there are certain conditions that need to be fulfilled. The prices of these certificates vary. RECs are traded in for money and can be used as a point of sale discount on equipment you buy through Energy Matters..

The RECs are released by the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator which initially was created to ensure that Australian Government meets its Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET).