In this article, Canstar Blue will walk you through everything that Victorians need to know about solar. We look at installation prices, rebates, feed-in tariffs, buying tips and more.
The energy industry in Australia is rapidly evolving. While we''ve traditionally relied on large fossil fuel generators to meet our electricity needs, solar, storage and other renewable energy technologies are now helping households take power back into their own hands.
Hundreds of thousands of Victorians are already reaping the benefits of solar, and trimming their power bills. With solar panel prices still coming down and a host of government solar and battery rebates to help get you started, it''s worth considering if now''s the right time to buy or upgrade. If you’re on the fence about solar in Victoria, keep reading to find out the expected price, feed-in tariffs available and some hot buying tips.
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Victorians should expect to pay between $4,100 and $8,430 for a standard solar system, depending on the size of the system. A small system (3kW and under) should usually cost no more than $4,000, while systems that are 10kW or larger can cost in excess of $9,000.
The following table shows typical solar installation costs in Victoria compared to the national average. Keep in mind that these prices do not account for certain state solar rebates (discussed below). This means solar may cost far less than you might expect.
These prices reflect estimated costs within Melbourne, Victoria. The actual cost of your solar panels could vary greatly depending on where you are, what system you’re after and your installer. For a specific quote get in touch with your preferred installation specialist.
*NSW, QLD and SA: Price is GST inclusive and is: The estimated lowest possible price a representative customer would be charged in a year for this plan, assuming all conditions of discounts offered (if any) have been met, based on the AERu2019s model annual usage in the distribution region as stated at the top of each table.
~VIC: Price is GST inclusive and is: The estimated lowest possible price a customer would be charged in a year for this plan, using the Victorian Governmentu2019s annual reference consumption for domestic customers in your distribution region as stated at the top of each table and assuming all conditions of discounts offered (if any) have been met.
ACT:u00a0Price is GST inclusive and is: The estimated lowest possible price a representative customer would be charged in a year for this plan, using the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) annual reference consumption for domestic customers in your distribution region as stated at the top of each table and assuming all conditions of discounts offered (if any) have been met.
Some plans may require you to meet certain conditions before a discount may become available to you. Check the energy provideru2019s plan information for details of all possible discounts that may apply and any conditions that need to be met to be eligible for these discounts. Some plans may have a minimum term longer than one year. In that case the total cost over the term will be much higher than the price (which is only for one year). Consider the provideru2019s detailed product and pricing information before making a decision to take out a new plan or switch electricity providers.
Annual cost estimates exclude solar payments. Feed-in tariffs shown are single rate only. Solar products may only be available to solar customers and some products may only be available to customers who purchase solar PV or other products through the retailer.
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There are approximately 510,000 Victorian households with solar, generating almost a third of the state’s total electricity demand, according to the Solar Victoria.
On 1 July 2019, the Victorian Government announced the ‘Solar Homes Program’, which aims to further encourage the uptake of solar with an upfront rebate. The government intends to help households invest in solar, while decreasing the state’s carbon emissions. So, if you don’t already have solar, now may be the perfect time to get on board.
Victorians currently benefit from some of Australia''s most generous solar incentive schemes. These include Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), Feed-in tariffs (FiTs), and the already mentioned Solar Homes Program.
Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) operate as a form of rebate on the initial purchase price of a solar system. When a customer installs a renewable energy generator, be it wind, hydro or solar, they will receive a number of certificates.
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