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15th May 2008
Update: The Photovoltaic Rebate Program (PVRP) is now known as the Solar Homes
and Communities Plan (SHCP) for full details on changes to the program click here
If you buy a new solar power system, you may be eligible for a rebate. The level of the rebate is calculated on the size of the system installed, on a dollars-per-watt basis, up to a maximum amount.
The Commonwealth Government, through the Australian Greenhouse Office, Department of Environment and Water Resources (DEWR), offers rebates for solar power systems through the Solar Homes and Communities Plan (SHCP) and Renewable Remote Power Generation Programme (RRPGP).
The Solar Homes
and Communities Plan (SHCP) has replaced the Photovoltaic Rebate Program (PVRP) and provides cash
rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes and
community use buildings. Schools are no longer eligible for funding under this
program. Schools can apply for grants under the National
Solar Schools Plan in 2008-09. The Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) commenced on 23 July 2007 and provides rebates for households, communities, not-for-profit, business, government and other organisations, in those areas of Australia not close to a main grid, to support the installation of renewable generation systems.
The Commonwealth Government, through the Australian Greenhouse Office, offers rebates for solar power systems through the Solar Homes and Communities Plan (SHCP) or the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP).
The following table outlines the rebates the AGO offers in NSW for the Solar Homes and Communities Plan (SHCP) and the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP).
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Rebate |
Minimum solar power system size |
Rebate cap (maximum amount) |
Special conditions |
| Householders |
New solar power systems |
$8.00 per watt |
450 watts |
$8,000 (1000 watts) |
Must be installed at your principal place of residence. Applicant's
household taxable income must be less than $100,000.
Download rebate guidlines here |
| Upgrades to solar power systems |
$5.00 per watt |
450 watts |
$5000 (1000 watts) |
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Community
organisations
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New solar power systems |
50% of system cost |
450 watts |
2,000 watts |
Grants are available to community organisations and schools that install photovoltaic systems where there is significant educational value.
Download rebate guidlines here |
Householder Community
Business
Government |
Remote Power Systems |
50% of system cost |
450 watts |
$200,000 |
Must be installed at your principal place of residence.
Must be further than 1km from the grid or cost more than $30,000 to connect to the grid.
Download rebate guidlines here |
To be eligible for a rebate:
- All equipment must be new.
- You must apply for the rebate and gain approval before buying any equipment.
- Applicant's household taxable income must be
less than $100,000.
- The solar power system must be designed and installed by a person currently accredited with the Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE).
The possession by the installer of a full electrical trade qualification is not sufficient.
Please contact us for more information on the cashback offers or refer to our Solar System Pricing page to see how the rebates can help bring the total system cost down.
Prices displayed are applicable to purchases of a single item. A discount may be available for purchases of multiple items. Contact us with your required quantities for more information.
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