Over 1.6 million households in Australia, and 37% of the 2482 postcode have solar panels on their roof! The benefits of solar are now so tangible many people are upgrading by installing more solar on their home.
The price of solar installations have plummeted while electricity bills are soaring and interest rates are very low. So these days buying solar gives you a great return on your investment. Installations usually pay for themselves in around 4-7 years – depending how much solar electricity you use, and how much you can sell your excess solar electricity for to the grid.
The price of solar installations have plummeted while electricity bills are soaring and interest rates are very low. So these days buying solar gives you a great return on your investment. Installations usually pay for themselves in around 4-7 years – depending how much solar electricity you use, and how much you can sell your excess solar electricity for to the grid.
People can get a bit confused by all the solar information available and different companies promoting different offers. Here is some information others have found useful to de-mystify solar.
Solar basicsThe solar buying guide from Choice and the solar quotes beginners guide are great starting points for your research.
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How much?Prices do vary, the buttons below link to some great comparison information from solarchoice.net.au
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How big?Larger systems are cheaper per kilowatt to buy and feed in tariffs are rising. This article explains Bigger is now better for roof top solar.
Our local community electricity retailer Enova Energy is leading the pack and offers a feed in tariff of 16 cents per kW/hr. |
Learn more at Byron Community CollegeRepower offers a short course on Are Solar Panels For You at the Byron Community College.
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If you are a tenant but still want solar?
- Enova Solar Garden - Enova Community has just launched a new opportunity for renters to access solar energy through buying a membership in a Community Solar Garden. This membership ensures that you get a discount on your bill from the energy generated from the panels and it can remain with you, even if you move house. Click here for more information on the
- CORENA have offered 3 special offers to provide for a no-interest loan for 6 years to tenants and landlords who want to install solar. The costs and incentives are split 50/50 between tenant and landlord. If you are interested in taking advantage of this unique offer please email me.
- COREM has drafted this guide of how tenants and landlords can both benefit from solar – Tenant Landlord Solar Information
