Collecting energy from the sun is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to produce electricity. It produces less greenhouse gas than electricity created from fossil fuels. This information is intended to assist you in assessing whether installing a solar power system is the right choice for you.
Our Solar Buyer's Checklist is useful if you decide to have solar power installed at your home or business.
Installing a solar power system is just one way you can save on your energy bills and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There is a range of ways you can save energy.
Government schemes
If you’re considering installing a solar power system, there have been two recent changes to government schemes that may affect your decision:
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The NSW state government introduced the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme on 1 January 2010. Eligible customers in NSW will be credited a solar bonus rate for solar electricity generated under the scheme. Read our NSW Solar Bonus Questions and Answers for the latest information on how the scheme will affect our solar customers.
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The Federal Government’s Solar Credits Scheme was introduced in 2009 and replaces the Solar Homes and Communities photovoltaic rebate for installing solar power systems which ceased on 9 June 2009.
Please seek your own advice
This information has been provided as a guide to solar power systems. While every effort has been made to ensure the content is useful and relevant; it should not be relied on without getting advice specific to your needs and circumstances from someone qualified to give that advice. This information is applicable to NSW residents only.