Since the year 2018, the Solar Homes Program in Victoria has been helping thousands of Australian homes in switching to solar by making their investment in solar plans much more affordable. There is a list of rebates shown below that will help you to choose. The list also shows the amounts of rebates charging from 1st July 2021.
Solar Panel (PV) Rebate – $1,400
The Solar for Rentals Rebate – $1,400
Solar for Business – $3,500 until fully allocated; then up to $1,750.
Solar Battery – $4,174 until fully allocated; then $3,500.
Solar Hot Water – $1,000
If you’re looking forward to installing solar in Perth and want to know all the State-specific rebates, then you must first make sure that you’re eligible. The eligibility criteria are:
You should be the owner-occupier of the property.
You have a combined taxable income that is less than $180,000 per year.
You must have not received a rebate as an owner-occupier earlier under the Solar Homes Program.
Your property should be existing and is valued at under $3 million.
The address of the property should not be previously taken part in or named under the Solar Homes Program.
You do not have an existing solar power system.
If you have installed the system already before the 1st of November 2009, then you’ll be eligible in reference to expand or replace your current system.
Once your eligibility is confirmed then there are certain things that need to be done:
Firstly, confirm with your installers about your eligibility when you get your free quotes from them.
Upload proof of income and council rates notice to Solar Perth.
You’ll receive an eligibility number later, that you’ll need to pass on to your respective installer.
Your rebate will be included is always added to the final price of your system, then you have to pay the outstanding balance and hence you’re good to go with solar.
Yes, there is a lot more apart from the state-specific rebates. Also, the Federal Government’s STC program provides an upfront discount on your installation. This is launched to encourage the Australian people to switch to solar.
If you want to know more details about the Solar Homes Program, visit our Future Solar WA website. However, if you’re ready to switch to solar and need the stress-free installation process, use our free service and get solar quotes from our installers. If you have any queries about rebates in Australia, then search it out over the internet and get all the necessary information at your fingertips.
Important links to read about solar power systems in Australia:
https://solarpowerperthwa.wordpress.com/2021/07/08/3-things-to-choose-an-solar-inverter/
https://solarenergyperth.blogspot.com/2021/07/recycling-of-solar-panels-in-australia.html
https://solarpanelperthwa.wixsite.com/blog/post/getting-solar-pv-system-vs-solar-system-with-battery
https://solarpowerperthwa.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/can-i-go-off-grid-with-the-battery-packages/