How do STCs work?
By installing a solar water heater or solar power system on your property, you are most likely still eligible for STCs. These STCs can be used to reduce the purchase price of your new system and can often save you thousands of dollars.
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 15 years. The number of STC's created varies with the size and model of 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.
Once you install a solar water heater or solar power system the STCs produced can be traded and sold on the open market. You can assign the right to create your STCs to your Solahart dealer who will pay you the value of the STCs as an upfront discount on your system.
Other Incentives
In addition to Federal Government incentives, the Victorian and South Australian Governments offer incentives to help you make the switch. To find out more about these state-based incentives, contact your local Solahart dealer.
Feed-in Tariffs
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. Talk to your local Solahart dealer to find out more.
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