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Solar power systems reduce a household’s energy bills and are better for the environment, but you should consider:
Is your house right for solar power?
You will need an unshaded north-facing roof to collect enough solar power to make a system efficient. Do you have the right site?
How much money do you want to save?
In the short term the money you save on your energy bills is unlikely to justify the financial investment, therefore most customers who decide to install solar do so for the environmental benefits.
Is there a better way to reduce your energy consumption without the cost of solar power?
Reducing household energy use or installing solar, gas or heat pump-powered water heating systems are generally lower cost ways to reduce greenhouse emissions.
Can you participate in Energy Buy-back?
In most cases excess energy collected by a solar power system can be sold back into the grid, thereby reducing your energy bills. EnergyAustralia Retail operates a Solar Buy-back tariff for customers who live in the EnergyAustralia network area (see map inside the front cover of this booklet).
Can you cover the full cost of the system until the rebates come your way?
Check the conditions of the Federal and State government rebates for solar power systems in your area – you may have to cover the entire cost of installing the system until the rebate comes back to you.
Which solar PV system is best for you?
There are various brands of solar power systems, all of which will involve solar modules to collect the sun’s energy and an inverter to convert it into 240 volt electricity which is used in your home. Be prepared to do some research and use an accredited BCSE designer and installer to ensure you are eligible for government rebates.
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