Rebate

to main page

send e-mail

Solar Hot Water Rebates

There are three major rebates available in Australia for the installation of Solar hot water systems.
* State Government Incentives.
* Renewable Energy Certificates.(REC’s)
* Federal Government Incentives

The combination of these rebates provide some systems at
very low or no cost depending on the rebates available to you!
* *Installation will be an extra cost. Information correct at time of publication.

State Government Incentives
Most states or local councils have incentives or directives for new and replacement hot water systems. Replacing your existing hot water system with a solar hot water system can attract up to a $2500.00 state government rebate! Contact your State Government for the exact rebates available in your state or this office for further information.

Renewable Energy Certificates
Renewable energy certificates or REC’s as they are known are a federal government incentive. They are provided to consumers who purchase energy efficient products to encourage the reduction of carbon emissions. The certificates hold a dollar value and trade much as a share. They fluctuate depending on markets and you can follow their progress on the “Office of Renewable Energy Regulator” website. Each registered solar hot water system in Australia is tested for it’s efficiencies and given a value, ranging from nothing up to 35 or 40 points. A certificate is allocated for each point to arrive at a dollar value for each systems efficiency. (e.g. 32 point system with REC’s trading at $43.00 = $1376.00.) This amount is awarded to the purchaser for the complete system and they have the option to keep the certificates or sell them back to the government in the form of a rebate. For a full explanation visit the Federal Government website.

Federal Government Incentive
A $1000.00 Federal Government incentive is available to individuals who earn under $100,000.00 and are replacing an existing hot water system with solar. To find out if you are eligible for this rebate visit the Federal Government website

$1600 Federal Rebate Solar Hot Water Guidelines and Application>>.

Reduce your fuel bills and carbon footprint
with solar water heating for pools and homes.

"Isn't solar expensive?"
A Solar Hot Water System is a sound investment. The money you pay now could possibly be 'payed back' in savings you will accrue from not having to use conventional fuels in as little as 18 months.
(A common misconception associated with modern solar.)

"But it will only work when it's sunny?"
Todays solar engineering ensures that our solar panels work effectively in cloudy conditions. A special, selective coating of microscopic fissures in the surface of every 1000-10 solar panel maximises the amount of sunlight that can be absorbed, trapping it and converting it to heat energy. In short, our solar panels do work in cloudy conditions, and have been used during snow, rain and are certified hailstone-proof.

NQ Solar Solutions

20 Willing Drive

Nome , Queensland , 4816 Australia