HOW DOES SOLAR POWER INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE?
Solar power could be the best way to increase your property’s value, as well as reduce your energy bill. For many people, their home is their biggest asset and maintaining …
Guide to Installing Solar PV for Business and Industry
Across Australia, businesses of all sizes are enjoying the benefits of going solar. We’ve published a free guide to help you do the same. Electricity prices have increased significantly over …
Guide to Installing Solar PV for Households
The Clean Energy Council has published a free guide to buying and installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for your home. Buying solar panels for your home can seem pretty confusing …
Feed-in tariffs
A feed-in-tariff is the rate you are paid for any electricity generated by your solar PV system that is exported back to the grid. Feed-in tariffs are generally available for …
Renewable Energy Certificates
A Renewable Energy Certificate is a measurement of renewable energy that can be traded or sold. Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET), requires energy retailers to purchase a set amount of certificates …
Government schemes
There are two main types of financial assistance available for solar PV systems in Australia. These include: Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), which are divided into two types, depending on system size: …
Solar PV costs and savings
Solar PV systems vary quite a bit in price. We recommend that, as a consumer, you do your research into solar PV technologies, retailers, installers and warranties to ensure you …
How solar PV works
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are generally fitted on the roof in a northerly direction and at an angle to maximise the amount of sunlight that hits the panels. Solar PV …
Purchasing your solar PV system
More than a million homes and businesses across Australia are using rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to generate clean, safe and reliable electricity. If you’re thinking about joining them, there …
What is a Tier 1 solar panel?
What is a Tier 1 solar panel? It’s quite apparent that the term “Tier 1” gets used quite liberally and frequently by many solar sales companies who use …