Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 19, 2010 10:48 am This is my first post so please bear with me! We are currently building in the Southern Riverina on acerage. Just wondering where I can access accurate information to do with solar panels, RECs etc. We are quite close to the Vic border so we have some cross state anomalies. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Re: Where to for info on Solar Panel rebates, REC's etc?? 2Jun 19, 2010 12:08 pm Lisa- Finally in our house!!! Re: Where to for info on Solar Panel rebates, REC's etc?? 3Jun 26, 2010 2:48 pm Thanks lj3376. Had a look at that site & found it very informative. After a lengthy discussion with my builder we've decided not to worry about putting a solar system in that can return power to the grid. We will have to put a solar hot water system in so we can meet the BASIX requirements however. Re: Where to for info on Solar Panel rebates, REC's etc?? 6Jul 13, 2010 11:10 pm Hi Naddis01, Our builder gave us advice that the payback time on a solar system was likely to be longer than what the green energy companies were advising due to things like another $400 for a new meter to enable you return power to the grid and the fact that you have no guarantee going forward of what they will pay you for this electricity. Being able to pass BASIX without it made the decision a no-brainer for us. I looked into it a few years ago and my conclusion was to just build a carport that will support panels and get a system installed separately. The company I looked at had… 1 6483 |