When will either the Labor or Liberal government allow all Australians to be paid for solar power?
Posted on 2008 under solar power residential | 3 Comments7 Oct
This question is based on residential models currently generating income for average citizens that install solar panel on their homes. In countries such as Germany and the USA their citizens also receive rebates on the initial purchase. The average purchase before rebate will cost $6000.00 to $16000.00 for 25yrs to 35yrs guaranteed equipment performance installed. The reversible power meter system works very well. The resident not only gets their electric bill paid for but sells the surplus back to the grid for a profit as I feel we all should be taught this business practice and have the right to do so. The corporations that have profited of this industry have not kept prices down nor health standards up. It is note worthy that this program has not put any companies out of business as well as puts money back in the pockets of local communities. I should mention that the health benefits and the carbon credits will also add to the entire nations wealth. Please no corporate propaganda.
Currently the Australian government will contribute $8000 toward the cost a new 1 Kilowatt solar system. Most energy companies will also contribute a few hundred dollars (maybe $600) for Renewable Energy Credits (Rec's). (Conditions apply. mainly Panels must be new and you need to use a licenced solar installer)
I recently received quotes for about $6500 for a 1 kilowatt system. (fully installed) This would also save me in the order of $280 /year in reduced power bills.
There needs to be another meter added so the energy company can prove the renewable energy source. You can actually be paid if you generate more than you use. Most homes would need a 2-3 KW system to provide surplus power.
I agree that there is profiteering going on. I can buy 1 KW of solar panels, new for less than $8000 and an inverter for less than $2000. I'm also a qualified electrician with plenty of experience with solar panels. I can't get the rebate since I am not a licenced "solar installer."
I can also tell you that the installed price in April was $7500 (before the rebate double to $8000)
If the government were to relax the rules of compliance and simply allow meters to spin backwards, the cost of installation would drop dramatically. Probably enable an off the shelf package to be developed that could be installed in a few minutes by even a restricted electrical licence holder.
The larger companies would not be in complete control then, would they ?
Anyway if your interested here is a link to the current programme. There is a link to installers on this site also.
http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/renewable/pv/index.html
I'm hanging out to see if I can get a better deal, after November. Both sides seem suddenly interested in the environment recently, wonder why.
(Queensland by the way)
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by T C, on October 7 2008 @ 7:56 am
Solar energy surplus is already being sold back to the power grid by residents. The problem is that it is only being done in South Australia, as they have different legislation to the rest of the country. Other states have thought about it, but found too expensive in cost and to manage it, and in some instances they would have to law reforms to allow it.
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by tukahan, on October 7 2008 @ 8:12 am
Never heard this before. Thanks for making me aware of such a thing. Seems nice. Will push it here.
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by Glenn B, on October 7 2008 @ 9:00 am
Currently the Australian government will contribute $8000 toward the cost a new 1 Kilowatt solar system. Most energy companies will also contribute a few hundred dollars (maybe $600) for Renewable Energy Credits (Rec's). (Conditions apply. mainly Panels must be new and you need to use a licenced solar installer)
I recently received quotes for about $6500 for a 1 kilowatt system. (fully installed) This would also save me in the order of $280 /year in reduced power bills.
There needs to be another meter added so the energy company can prove the renewable energy source. You can actually be paid if you generate more than you use. Most homes would need a 2-3 KW system to provide surplus power.
I agree that there is profiteering going on. I can buy 1 KW of solar panels, new for less than $8000 and an inverter for less than $2000. I'm also a qualified electrician with plenty of experience with solar panels. I can't get the rebate since I am not a licenced "solar installer."
I can also tell you that the installed price in April was $7500 (before the rebate double to $8000)
If the government were to relax the rules of compliance and simply allow meters to spin backwards, the cost of installation would drop dramatically. Probably enable an off the shelf package to be developed that could be installed in a few minutes by even a restricted electrical licence holder.
The larger companies would not be in complete control then, would they ?
Anyway if your interested here is a link to the current programme. There is a link to installers on this site also.
http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/renewable/pv/index.html
I'm hanging out to see if I can get a better deal, after November. Both sides seem suddenly interested in the environment recently, wonder why.
(Queensland by the way)
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