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- Solahart Melbourne
- 111 Cranbourne Rd
- Frankston VIC 3199
- 1300 362 821
- info@solahartmelbourne.com.au
Solar water heaters, heat pumps and solar power systems are great for the environment, and the Australian Government Renewable Energy Target scheme provides a mechanism that offers generous incentives to help you make the switch. The incentives come in the form of Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) that can be traded and sold on the open market or can be used as an upfront rebate to reduce the purchase price of your new system which could save you thousands of dollars.
STCs are available in every state of Australia. However, the number of certificates that can be created per system is based on its geographical location (zone) and varies with the type, size and model of the system installed^. The value of an STC is not fixed and varies depending on market factors.
^For a Solahart Solar Hot Water system, each STC represents 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity displaced over a 10 year period. For a Solahart Solar Power system, each STC represents 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of renewable electricity produced over a maximum deeming period. The number of STC’s created varies with the size and model of the solar water heater or PV system and the region (or zone) in which the unit is installed. The value of an STC is not fixed and varies depending on market factors.
To provide a further financial incentive to switch to solar power, some state governments and electricity providers offer preferential feed-in tariffs. These tariffs allow you to sell any excess electricity you generate back to your electricity provider.
Get in touch to find out more.
Right now, there are rebates available to help Victorians save on their energy bills, tackle climate change and build a cleaner, renewable future, and Solahart is here to help.
We’re an authorised solar retailer under Victoria’s Solar Home Program.
The Solar Home Program offers solar panel rebates (PV), solar battery loans, hot water rebates including rebates on heat pump hot water systems, and other rebates such as solar panels for rentals and solar for community housing and apartments.
Click here for more information about solar rebates in Victoria.
A federal rebate for home batteries is on the table from the re-elected Government.
The Federal Labor party has pledged to reduce the expense of buying and setting up a new home battery as part of a $2.3 billion initiative that is central to its campaign for re-election. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is planned to commence on 1 July 2025.
According to the Australian Labor Party, “A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will make batteries cheaper, slashing energy bills for households, small businesses and community facilities by up to 90 per cent. Through our scheme, households will be able to purchase a typical battery with a 30 per cent discount on installed costs – saving around $4000 on a typical battery.”
— Australian Labor Party
When implemented, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program will:
The program is intended to benefit households and businesses.
Step 1: Register your interest with Solahart now.
Step 2: Solahart can assess your battery needs and provide a quote for a new solar battery system.
Step 3: Have your battery installed in accordance with program guidelines.
If you don’t already have solar power installed, we can still help you. Get in touch with Solahart now and we’ll arrange a solar power assessment and installation.
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At Solahart, we’re proud to be leading Australia’s solar charge. Helping smart Aussies make a real difference to the planet, reducing their reliance on the grid, cutting their energy bills, and connecting them to their smart energy future.
Since 1953, we’ve been the trusted name in Australian solar, installing over a million solar hot water systems in over 70 countries, and over 1 million solar power panels in Australia.
