Solar Rebate to drop by 20%

Australia's Climate Change Minister, Greg Combet, delivered another blow to the solar industry and households wanting to install solar power systems last week by announcing further reductions to the Solar Credits program.
It was only in December last year that the government announced a reduction, with the news that a further 20% would be slashed off the credits scheme come July 1st 2011.

Home and business owners keen to install solar power are urged to act fast or face paying an extra $1,200 for their solar electricity system following the announcement that the Solar Credits Rebate will be reduced.
If you are considering solar power for your home or business now is the time to order your system to beat the rush, guarantee install before the deadline and secure these solar power rebates at their highest.

With electricity prices increasing across Australia many people are looking to install solar electricity to help protect against these inevitable rising costs.
Through installing the solar panels, households would not only be doing their bit for the environment but, under the government’s solar credits scheme, excess energy collected from solar panels can be sold back to utility companies, further reducing the cost of a monthly household utility bill.

For more information on which solar panel would best suit your home and the renewable energy scheme, visit the government website here.

May 2011