12 Good Reasons To Acquire A Solar Power System Now

   

Still tossing up whether to buy a solar power system now or later? Of course, we would like you to do so now through Energy Matters - but we understand that isn't a good enough reason on its own (but here's 12 reasons you should when you do decide to go solar)! 

   

  

The following are 12 compelling reasons that make right now a good time to acquire a system, with links to further information:

 

• Rebates - for how much longer?
• Fluctuating REC values
• Secure a higher feed in tariff rate
• Save cash on electricity immediately
• Beat looming electricity price rises
• Boost the value of your home
• Create needed green jobs for Australians
• Help reduce environmental impact now
• Setting a green example in your community
• Accelerate the demise of coal fired power generation 
• Encouraging an Australian-made solar power industry
• Avoid the currency exchange roller coaster

    

Rebates - for how much longer?

     

Generous rebates are currently available to install solar power that amount to thousands of dollars. But how long will they be around for? For example, the Solar Credits rebate will reduce over time - that is pretty much set in stone, but what isn't are surprise changes. 

 

Over the last couple of years, the Government has slashed, changed or reduced rebates and incentives with little or no warning on several occasions. When rebates are changed, the trend has been to less generous arrangements. Today you can get thousands in rebates on a residential solar power system - tomorrow? Who knows.  

      

Beat the uncertainty; get an instant solar power quote for your home and business today!

 

Fluctuating REC values

 

The Solar Credits program is based on the Renewable Energy Certificate system, but with a certificate multiplier incentive for solar power systems up to 1.5kW.  However, the value of these certificates is currently based on market forces; meaning it can fluctuate. A difference of even a dollar can have a large impact on the price you pay for a solar power system - and prices have fluctuated by as much as $10 per REC.

 

Like currency exchange, trying to forecast REC values can be very hit and miss.

    

Feed in tariffs - secure a higher rate

     

Currently, feed in tariffs are in place in most states and territories of Australia. These incentives pay you for the electricity produced by your solar power system. Programs vary from state to state and most will come up for review reasonably soon. These reviews may recommend a reduction which means from the date decided; new system connections will receive the lower rate. 

     

This isn't just a remote possibility - it's already happened.

    

However, in most programs, when someone enters into an arrangement with their electricity supplier they are guaranteed payment of the current pricing agreement prevailing at that time for the term of the agreement - which can be up to 20 years!

  

By starting on your solar power system now by getting a quote,  you can possibly secure a more generous feed in tariff rate!

   

Save cash on electricity immediately

   

How much is your electricity bill each month? 

    

Would you like to slash that by a quarter, a half or get rid of bills altogether and receive income from your clean power generation instead? It is possible and thousands of households around Australia are already doing it. While there is an initial outlay, you will start making a return on your investment as soon as the system is switched on! 

    

Why put off tomorrow what you can do today! Get an instant quote for home solar power now or grab your electricity bill, contact our team and they will let you know how much you can save using different system configurations.

    

    

Beat looming electricity price rises

 

As Australia moves to a low carbon power generation future, existing infrastructure is needing to be upgraded, new infrastructure built and cutting edge technology implemented. This all comes at a cost and that cost will be passed on to the consumer in the form of steep electricity price rises - and in some states, that has already begun. The increases won't be a once only occurrence - some projections put increases of almost 100% a distinct possibility over the next decade.

 

Boost the value of your home overnight!

   

Considering selling your home soon? The Australian real estate market is increasingly leaning towards green and home buyers will pay more for energy saving features. Picture two similar properties, the difference being one, yours, has a solar power system - this could give you an edge in a competitive market. Unlike home improvements such as a pool, a solar power system is basically maintenance free and there is no cost in upkeep - in fact, it pays you! 

   

Even if you don't intend on selling soon, a solar power system has a long life, meaning that when you are ready to sell, a differentiating feature will be ready for the listing and in the meantime you'll reap the benefits of having clean power generated from your rooftop!

   

Create green jobs

  

What sort of future would you prefer for your children - or other children? One working in filthy, dangerous coal mines, or one working in the clean, renewable energy sector? Acquiring a system today contributes to more green jobs for tomorrow!

  

The environment needs our help now

  

Most governments around the world agree that climate change is a real and present danger. What they haven't been able to do is to plot a solid course of action - we're still frittering around the edges of solutions. Nature may not be able to wait that long. 

  

Don't wait for governments and science to come up with a magic bullet solution! By installing a solar power system now, you can immediately substantially lighten your carbon footprint. For example, an average 1.5kW solar power system installed in Victoria can avoid up to 3 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year. 

  

Every kilowatt hour of clean energy produced is one less kilowatt hour that needs to be generated through coal fired generation!

 

Setting an example in your local community

  

Have a look around your community. Are solar panels a common feature yet? Likely not. We find that once one household installs a solar power system, other households soon follow! Through your action, you could set off a clean energy revolution in your neighbourhood, a trend that could otherwise take years to happen!

    

Help put the final nails in the coal industry's coffin

  

The coal industry knows it is in trouble. Practically every aspect of coal mining, processing and burning is bad for humans and for the wider environment. Clean coal, even if achievable which is questionable, is going to be a long way off and terribly expensive. It is not the answer - clean, renewable energy is. At some point the coal industry will realise it is no longer relevant when it comes to domestic power generation and will quickly switch to exploiting green energy. But will it be too late?

 

Every day that goes by, fossil fuel industries become more entrenched. An orderly phase out needs to start now, to protect the environment and allow for a smooth transition for workers in the industry to migrate to green tech and other industries with the proper support.

   

You can help force the fossil fuel industry to become a fossil itself sooner rather than later by installing a solar power system now!

    

Building an "Australian made" solar power industry

     

Hang on - doesn't Energy Matters sell systems manufactured elsewhere? Yes, while Energy Matters is Australian owned and operated, it's a sad fact that Australian production of solar power equipment for residential applications is basically non-existent. Most of the technology developed in Australia winds up being manufactured overseas. 

     

The reason for this is lack of incentive for manufacturing companies to set up on our shores. What helps change this? Demand. While the system you buy today may be manufactured overseas, it helps flag with manufacturers there is demand in our country. Your system contributes to the case for manufacturers to set up shop locally and to spur local companies to do the same!

     

Avoid the currency exchange roller coaster

    

As technology improves and production costs become less with scale, an external force that can impact negatively on the cost of a solar power system is the currency market. For a good part of 2009, a crash in the value of the Australian dollar saw prices for solar power rise dramatically, overwhelming cost savings through manufacturing improvements. 

 

While the Australian dollar is forecast to remain strong for the foreseeable future; think back to the recent global financial crisis and how that caught so many off guard. Many governments and economists who spend their lives forecasting trends simply didn't see it coming! 

     

The Australian dollar is currently very strong - take advantage of the situation today!

  

The above are 12 compelling reasons to acquire a solar power system now rather than later. Now for the next important question you're probably asking - with so many companies providing solar power systems, why choose Energy Matters as your provider? Here are over a dozen reasons why!