#solarrebates

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The potential to save money, in the long run, is a big incentive for many people considering investing in solar. Beyond this, you could be eligible for government rebates which can contribute to the cost of purchasing a system depending on where you live and what programs are available. Once your system is installed, you can also sell the excess energy generated back to the grid and the retailer will compensate you for the power exported which is called a feed-in tariff (FiT).

Solar government rebates and incentives available in Australia

1. Government Rebates

National

The federal government provides financial incentives for people who invest in solar and does this through Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STC). The number of STCs is based on the location and the amount of energy the system generates. Under this scheme, it can help individuals to reduce the cost of installing a system significantly. Installers generally sell the certificates on behalf of the customer and deduct the value from the installation cost. To be eligible your system must be less than 100kW in size, installed by a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited professional and the solar components must be approved for use in Australia by the CEC.

Solar Rebates by State

Some additional incentives are available at the level of states as well as territories and are applied independently from the national rebate program. Below is a summary of the solar rebates by state and other incentive programs available.

2. Feed-In Tariffs (FiT)

Another way you can save money is through a feed-in tariff (FiT). A FiT is a credit rebate that people receive for excess solar energy generated which is exported to the grid and paid by your electricity retailer. For each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of energy a household exports to the shared grid, you will receive a FiT between 7 to 22 cents per kWh. They are not paid out cash in hand but instead deducted from your bill. Prices will vary depending on your circumstances, the state you live in and your electricity retailer. The value of a FiT can be an important aspect to consider as it influences the economic outcome of owning a system.

Make sure to shop around between retailers to determine the best available FiT rate for you. Ask your solar provider what you could expect your self-consumption to export ratio could be and what economic outcome you could achieve. Alternatively, check out www.energymadeeasy.gov.au to compare plans from energy retailers and see how much FiT you can expect.

1. Feed Your Contact And Quote Details – In the Solar Vic Website portal application, enter your email address and phone number and click on Next. On next page select your chosen solar retailer by typing in the name in the field, enter your quote number and your quote amount provided by your solar retailer.

2. Find Your Quote In The Portal – Once you fill up your contact & quote details, you will proceed to the quote details. Select the products whether its Solar PV System or Solar Battery. Also, confirm that the suburb and rebate type matches with a quote.

3. Applicant Details – Select your homeownership type, whether you are an owner or landlord.

4. Uploading Your Council Rates Notice – Upload your most recent council rates notice, To verify the rebate the property should be an existing property, valued at under $3 million.

5. Quote Verification – Once all your details and rates notice is abided, you will be verified to apply for the rebate.

6. Filling Up Homeowner Details – Enter the details of the homeowner listed on the rates notice, Upload a recent Notice of Assessment received from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to prove this information is accurate. Click on the box to confirm that you’ve have not applied for a rebate before.

7. Rebates And Loans Details – After Selecting your primary applicant and submitting the details, you will be advised of your rebate amount, loan amount and terms involved. If you are eligible for a loan, you’ll be offered the default loan amount of up to $2,225. You can accept or decline it.

8. Loan Details – If you select to apply for a loan, the terms and conditions will be listed and complete the customer declaration understanding the agreement. Confirm you want to enter the loan contract.

9. Bank Details – Enter your banking details of where the repayment will be withdrawn from.

10. Confirm Your Identity – To confirm that you are the homeowner, submit this application with one list of approved documents and upload it. Submit these documents to confirm your identity.

11. Confirmation – To confirm your identity online you will need a smartphone. The portal determines if your phone can be used to confirm your identity! Enter your mobile number and you will be received an SMS with a link.

12. Uploading Photos

– After providing two forms of identification and photo of your own. After identification, you will be successfully verified for next process.

13. Review Your Details

– Read all the details you’ve provided are correct or incorrect if they are true review and confirm it by clicking it. You can go back and edit any incorrect details.

14. Consent And Declaration – Confirm and declare that you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions and that you agree to Solar Victoria’s Privacy Policy.

15. Submit Your Application – Once you’ve confirmed the terms and conditions and privacy policy. You’re able to submit your application.