The Victorian State Government announced on 19 August 2018 a new rebate for solar panel systems – worth up to $2225 for eligible households. It is available for solar panels systems (ie solar photovoltaic systems) installed from 19 August 2018. Note: This new rebate is IN ADDITION to the Federal Government Small-scale Technology Certificates rebate […]
Changes to the Minimum Solar Feed-in-Tariff in Victoria
If you bought a solar panels system (ie solar photovoltaic system) anytime since 2012, you’ll be on the current minimum feed-in tariff for your solar exports. By ‘solar exports’, I mean any electricity produced by your solar system which is not used in your home and is exported to the grid. Changes kicked in from […]
Windarring Gets MASH Solar Bonus
Windarring’s Day Service in Castlemaine – which provides support and opportunities for people with disabilities – is the latest community group to benefit from free solar from the MASH community solar bulk-buy. The 6.48kW solar PV system is expected to save Windarring up to $2,500 off their first year’s electricity bill and around $67,000 over […]
Mega interest in solar in Gisborne
A crowd of almost 70 residents attended an information session in Gisborne on 9 August 2018 about the solar bulk buy program MASH (More Australian Solar Homes). 350+ MASH solar systems installed on homes in the Macedon Ranges Shire This followed high attendance numbers at information sessions in Kyneton and Woodend the previous week, confirming […]
Solar Matters: The Premium Feed-in Tariff
No doubt some readers will be on the premium feed-in tariff (FiT). The premium FiT is the amount paid by electricity retailers to eligible households for their solar exports. The scheme started in late 2009 and closed to new applicants at the end of 2011. Premium feed-in tariff – paying 60-66 cents per kilowatt hour […]
Good crowd at Kyneton MASH Info Meeting
Over 50 people came to the MASH Solar Bulk-Buy Info Meeting meeting yesterday evening (1/8/2018) to learn more about solar and batteries. “Very informative”, “Terrific presentation” – those were the words from some of the 50+ crowd who attended last night’s info meeting about the MASH Community Solar Bulk-Buy in Kyneton. A big THANK YOU […]
