- Date:
- 2 Oct 2020
Welcome
Installing a renewable energy system at home to help reduce household bills and greenhouse gas emissions is more popular than ever in Victoria, with significant rebates available to help you save even more. Rebates are available for solar panel (PV) systems for both householders and rental properties, solar hot water systems and for solar batteries.
Interest-free loans are also available for solar panel (PV) systems to help further reduce the initial cost.
To get the most out of your system it needs to be planned and installed properly. A well-designed system can help lower your household bills as much as possible, helping you to get the most benefit out of the system. Choosing quality parts and components, and a reputable retailer and installer, will ensure you have a system that serves your household for many years to come.
The Solar Panel (PV), Hot Water and Battery Buyers Guides have been produced in conjunction with non-profit organisation Renew to help you plan the right system for your home.
This Buyers Guide includes the types of solar panel (PV) systems available and factors to consider when making a purchase. Read the guide, do your homework and seek out independent advice before contacting retailers for quotes. When you’re confident that you’ve found the right retailer and product for you, you can use their quote to begin applying for eligibility for a rebate.
Section 1: Why install a solar electricity system at home?
Solar panels have become a common sight on Victoria’s rooftops, helping to lower household energy bills across the state.
Section 2: What rebates and incentives are available to Victorians for solar electricity systems?
A solar panel (PV) system is a significant investment, with the Solar Panel (PV) Rebate helping to make systems more affordable for Victorians.
Section 3: Grid-connected solar explained
Find out how your new solar electricity system will help your house interact with the electricity grid, drawing electricity when needed and feeding any surplus back into the grid.
Section 4: Finding the right solar panels for your system
There are no moving parts to wear out in solar panels, just solid-state cells that have very long lifespans. Each cell type and panel have some advantages and disadvantages, though.
Section 5: Finding the right inverter for your system
Choosing an inverter may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re thinking about installing a solar or solar plus a battery system.
Section 6: Planning your solar electricity system
There’s a lot to consider when planning a solar electricity system for your home and one factor will influence another.
Section 7: Finding the right installer and steps to installation
A good installer can help you plan a system for your home that’s sized for your needs and positioned to generate as much electricity as possible to lower your bills.
Section 8: What warranties are available?
Any solar panel worth buying will come with a long warranty.
Section 9: Consumer protections when buying a solar panel (PV) system
If you have a problem with a solar panel (PV) system installed at your home, you have rights to protect you as a consumer.
Section 10: Ensuring safety in the Solar Homes program
Solar Homes requires the highest standards in safety, which is the responsibility of workers and their employers who must ensure their teams are trained, supervised and equipped to do the job safely.
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