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Government solar incentives

Solar Credit (REC) Multiplier to reduce from 5x to 4x from 1 July 2011

February 25, 2011
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      (Update: The information in this article is now out of date: according to an announcement by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the REC multiplier is set to decline to 3x as of 11 July 2011, not 4x. Please keep an eye on our blog for more updates.) Just a [...]

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Australia’s Largest Rooftop Solar Installations

December 23, 2010
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Do you know where Australia’s two largest rooftop solar power installations are located? This blog entry is an overview of what Australia’s two largest roof-mounted solar power installations–the Goyder Pavillion in Adelaide and the Sydney Theatre Company in Sydney City–are doing for the promotion of solar power and sustainability. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend [...]

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Can I get more Solar Credits for a second solar system for my home?

December 9, 2010
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A great number of people throughout Australia are taking advantage of the federal government’s Solar Credit scheme, which offers financial incentives for solar power installations on their homes. Many people are also wondering if they can get additional Solar Credits for a second or third installation on the same property–like on the roof of a [...]

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Update on Solar Feed In Tariff incentives – State by State

November 24, 2010
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2010 is coming to an end. However, that only means that it is going to get warmer and that the days are going to get longer. Which means that there are more peak sunshine hours (PSH) that you are, getting if you have solar panels on your roof, or missing out on if you don’t. [...]

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ACT solar feed in tariff overview

November 22, 2010
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The ACT feed-in tariff scheme has concluded, but a 1:1 net feed-in tariff (where you are paid the retail electricity rate for electricity you feed into the grid) is still on offer for solar customers. For up-to-date info, please see our solar feed-in tariff rewards page. (Get a free solar quote comparison for installers in your area.) [...]

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Update on ACT Feed-in-Tariff

November 3, 2010
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Previously Iain McGregor talked about the commercial feed in tariff for the ACT, there were some updates and more details to add to the story. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend

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The German experience – 9yrs of solar energy gross FiT has had only 0.43% impact on household electricity prices

November 1, 2010

Solar Choice has been meeting consistently over recent months with senior politicians responsible for renewable energy policy at both Federal and State level, with a view to helping them take a well informed view on the real impact of various feed in tariffs on electricity prices. There is currently a real risk that the Australian [...]

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NSW solar bonus scheme round up, the day after solar chaos

October 28, 2010
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Wednesday 27 October 2010 will long go down as solar chaos day in NSW. In the same breath as the results of the review of the solar bonus scheme were announced, Premier Keneally caused mayhem by introducing a Bill that gave customers a matter of hours – until midnight – to pay deposits to their [...]

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Solar feed-in bonus increased in South Australia (SA)

September 23, 2010
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Earlier this month Premier Rann made his long awaited announcement regarding the changes he wants to bring to the Solar Bonus scheme for South Australia. Here’s what he said: Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend

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The US is taking directions on Solar Power from China

August 19, 2010
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A law recently signed by Pat Quinn the Governor for the state of Illinois, the same state that President Barack Obama is from, is looking like the US is taking directions from China in how to promote Solar Energy. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about [...]

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Victoria to get serious about Solar Power!

July 27, 2010
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Victoria is a state that is blessed with great wind sites and currently has 300 megawatts of wind power in operation. With a further 1000 megawatts of wind being approved by the respective authorities one would think that the state of Victoria is seeking to meet its renewable energy target through wind alone, however that [...]

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Solar credits multiplier to possibly be reduced

July 7, 2010
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The amount of Solar Credits you receive for installing a new solar system may be reduced in the later part of 2010, ahead of schedule. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend

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The Enhanced Renewable Energy Target

July 2, 2010
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The enhanced Renewable Energy Target (eRET) legislation has been passed by the Australian Parliament. It is projected to unlock between $20-25 billion in investment and create thousands of jobs. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend

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Queensland Solar Bonus Update

June 9, 2010
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Launched in 2008, Queensland’s Solar Bonus Scheme encourages the expansion of clean energy by guaranteeing that homes and small businesses are paid a premium rate for surplus electricity generated by small-scale solar energy systems. The program was reviewed in April 2010, with the Queensland Government announcing that 36 megawatts of solar capacity had been connected [...]

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Feed-in Tariff Scheme announced by Western Australia

June 7, 2010
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-Update 22 August 2011: the WA solar feed-in tariff scheme has closed. For regularly-updated list of state-by-state feed-in tariffs, please visit out solar power feed-in tariff page or contact a Solar Choice broker on 1300 78 72 73 for advice about incentives and a list of solar power quotes from installers in your area. You can also request [...]

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Ammendments to the Enhanced Renewable Energy Target (eRET)

June 3, 2010
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Changes were made to the Renewable Energy Electricity Act as a result of the Enhanced Renewable Energy Target (eRET) and there is good news and bad news for all the stakeholders involved. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend

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Australian Solar Cities & Communities Growing!

April 26, 2010
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Adelaide, Townsville, Blacktown, Alice Springs, Central Victoria, Perth and Coburg are getting $75 Million dollars over 5 years to demonstrate high penetration uptake of solar technologies, energy efficiency and smart metering. So what have they done so far? Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it [...]

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Solar Power Update from Germany

April 16, 2010
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Solar Powered Germany : a shining example   The implementation and ongoing review of feed-in-tariff laws in Germany over the last 19 years has been hugely successful in encouraging solar PV installations. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend

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Australia’s Feed-in-Tariff debate

April 14, 2010
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To Feed-in or not to Feed-in: Encouraging renewable energy electricity production The concept of a feed-in-tariff (FiT) has been around since the 70′s but it was only in the last decade we saw Germany pioneer its usage to dramatically increase electricity generation from solar PV. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on [...]

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Solar Energy : UK FiT for action

April 10, 2010
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Solar Energy Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) for UK Households At long last the clouds have parted and the UK has followed its European neighbours to announce a solar feed-in-tariff. The Clean Energy Cash back Scheme announced in February was launched on April 1 and will run for 25 years.  Householders will now be paid a rate of [...]

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ACT Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) Revision

March 28, 2010
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Important news for ACT customers only: Earlier this month a strategical recommendation was made by the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC in Canberra) that would directly affect the investment appetite for people who want to install solar energy panels on their roofs. Blog this! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share [...]

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