Browse Forums Building A New House Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 9Apr 10, 2009 6:44 pm reneegogh NSW will be introducing a feed in tariff and the most recent announcement says it should be some time this year - but it is governement - so your guess as to exactly when would be as good as mine. Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 10Apr 10, 2009 10:03 pm The Government rebate ends on 9th June 2009. Does this mean that we have until then to apply or does the installation have to be completed by that date ? We are building a new home that won't be completed until October 2009. Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 11Apr 10, 2009 10:29 pm Hi MYR My understanding is that the rebate offer ends on 30 June. Pre-approval conditions state that you have up to 9 months to have the system installed and this time limit can be extended upon application where extenuating circumstances exist. Given that you are looking to install in October, you should have no probelms. You can view details of the offer and terms here http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/pv/index.html Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 12Apr 13, 2009 12:17 am Can the system be added to? Say add another 1-2kw down the track? Like what are the limitations of this system compared to the others? Our Blog! http://cityplantation.blogspot.com | Building the Havana 485 with Plantation Homes (Henley) Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 13Apr 13, 2009 5:22 am Hi Gester Yes, the system can be added to. The output of the system is basically a function of how many panels are on your roof collecting light. The current rebate only really makes a 1 kW system practical at the moment - unfortunately the technology is still very expensive and adding another kW to your system is going to add the best part of $8,000 to the price tag. Having said this, after June, the rabate is structured differently - my understanding is that the rebate will be based on Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and provide home owners with assistance for systems up to an output of 1.5 kW. There is some official info about the Renewable Energy Target (RET) at Wayne Swan's website here http://www.treasurer.gov.au/DisplayDocs.aspx?doc=pressreleases/2008/143.htm&pageID=003&min=wms&Year=& My understanding of this is that you should qualify for RECs on 0.5 kW of your extension to your solar system which based on a pro-rata calculation should equate to $2500. Hope this is helpful. Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 14Apr 13, 2009 8:39 am wouldn't an extensive roll out of PV solar systems to all households be a better investment than $900 free money. now that would be showing some green credentials ’’Quondo Omni Flunkus Mortati ’’ If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. Stila BK1 Build Thread The best place to talk about sport Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 15Apr 13, 2009 9:23 am Hi DarylC, Do you know what the average useage is for a 2xAdult 2xKid home is ? One of the many backyard experts - mates - are suggesting that "4KW is needed " I know it varies, however I would be interested in your feedback as I would like to get solar power. * Are we there yet ? Demolition has come and gone ! yippeeee..hang on that was months ago !! come on Mr Builder, dig a hole at least Finaly ! Hole Dug ! well done darren 20/06/2010. Slab is down ! Framing is complete 20/10/2010 we are progressing like a snail on heat - excited and determined but very very slow Steveo Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 16Apr 13, 2009 9:31 am serge44 wouldn't an extensive roll out of PV solar systems to all households be a better investment than $900 free money. now that would be showing some green credentials aah the Liberals nearly have more green credentials than Labor now. Maybe they should use all the proceeds from the 'carbon tax' to install PV panels on everyone rooftop? Sure beats free insulation! Its all smoke and mirrors by trying to appear to be doing something they arn't. Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 17Apr 13, 2009 9:38 am Hi Serge Living in a global economy, I understand the Govt's logic with the stimulus package - it is about stimulating the global economy, not just our own...but this will only work if other Govts around the world do the same thing. Having said that, I do believe there is a component of vote buying in the handout - because you are right, spending the money on something like solar would represent infrastructure improvements while at the same time going a long way to help reduce Australia's CO2 emmissions. My concern with the way the rebate is being revised is that the government is asking australians to make a 10 year investment in solar power out of their own pockets. Peter Garrett says that Australians want to be part of environmentally friendly initiatives but I think the rebate after June will cause the same problem that Kyoto did - I'm not going to do it unless they do it. One could of course argue that I have a vested interest in seeing a better rebate offer and naturally as a commercial business we expect to make a profit but based on the price people are able to have systems installed for under our offer, I think it is clear that profit was not our main motive for getting involved. Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 18Apr 13, 2009 9:47 am Hi Steven Our site has a carbon footprint and electricity cost calculator here - http://www.solarpower.net.au/carbon-calculators/footprint-calculator.htm The cost calculations are based on Qld's electricity tariff but it should still give you a reasonable estimate of your own costs. I used the calculator to check my own bill and it was within a couple of dollars. I do have plans to revise this and allow people to select their state but things have been so busy since we launched that I haven't had time to put my geek programming hat back on. Re: 1 kW PV Solar Power system - fully installed for $749 19Apr 13, 2009 9:53 am Thanks DarylC, as I think AGL are a pack of .... intereting chaps.. $749 is a fantastic incentive, especially with all the gadgets going into the new home ! - we have just finished council approvals and are going to tender the construction, so your tip on applying now is an excellent one !! thanks again, Steve * Are we there yet ? Demolition has come and gone ! yippeeee..hang on that was months ago !! come on Mr Builder, dig a hole at least Finaly ! Hole Dug ! well done darren 20/06/2010. Slab is down ! Framing is complete 20/10/2010 we are progressing like a snail on heat - excited and determined but very very slow Steveo The unit normally clips into a metal plate screwed to the wall, either plate is not flush, or unit not hooked in and could be hanging from the pipes partly, either might… 2 15791 Would also like an opinion from anyone that has used xcem over hebel for floors. Thanks 1 14231 2 15465 |