Understanding the Impact of Looming Energy Price Increases on Your Home

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It doesn’t take an economics degree to notice that the cost of living is increasing. All you need is a pair of eyes and a bank account. However, simply observing this phenomenon is not equivalent to comprehending it fully.

In Australia, individuals are grappling with elevated energy prices and widespread hikes in their cost of living, which has left a lot of homeowners in challenging situations with bills piling up left, right, and centre.

As energy prices continue to rise, homeowners are increasingly concerned about the impact on their household budgets. The impact of these price increases can be significant, from increased utility bills to rising prices for goods and services. This article explores the potential impact of rising energy prices on your home and provides some tips for managing and reducing energy costs.

 

Understanding the Impact of Rising Energy Prices

The impact of rising energy prices on your home is a complex issue that can be affected by various factors. Some of the most important factors to consider include the type of energy being used, the size of the home, the efficiency of the home’s heating and cooling systems, and the climate in which the property is located.

 

The Impact of Rising Energy Prices on Utility Bills

An increase in utility bills is one of the most immediate impacts of rising energy prices on your home. As the cost of electricity, natural gas, and other forms of energy rise, the amount you pay for your monthly utility bills will also increase. This can be incredibly challenging for homeowners on a fixed income or who are already struggling to make ends meet.

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The Impact of Rising Energy Prices on Home Values

Another important consideration regarding rising energy prices is the impact on home values. As energy prices rise, homes that are less efficient and more expensive to operate may become less desirable to potential buyers. This can lead to decreased home values and a more challenging housing market overall.

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Strategies for How to Manage and Reduce Energy Costs

There are a variety of strategies that homeowners can implement to manage and reduce their energy costs. One of the most effective approaches is to improve your home’s energy efficiency by upgrading insulation, sealing air leaks, and upgrading to energy-efficient appliances and lighting. This can significantly reduce the energy your home requires to operate and save you money on your monthly utility bills.

Another strategy for managing energy costs is to implement a home energy monitoring system, which can help you identify areas of your home that use the most energy and provide recommendations for reducing energy consumption. This can be especially useful for homeowners looking to make targeted improvements to their energy usage and reduce their overall energy costs.

Finally, consider alternative energy sources, such as solar power. While the initial investment in these systems can be significant, over time, they can significantly reduce your reliance on traditional energy sources and save you money on your monthly utility bills. To get even more out of their solar, households can add solar batteries to store excess electricity, this can be used at night meaning you can use your own generated electricity day and night.

By implementing these strategies, homeowners can take proactive steps to manage and reduce their energy costs, helping to protect their household budgets and improve the overall efficiency and value of their homes.

 

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Taking Action to Mitigate the Impact of Rising Energy Prices

As energy prices continue to rise, it is more important than ever for homeowners to take action to mitigate the impact of these increases on their homes. Whether you are looking to save money on your monthly utility bills or increase the value of your home, you can implement various strategies to make your home more energy-efficient and reduce your overall energy costs.

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BREAKING NEWS: Power bills to rise by up to 31% as energy crisis hits home

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Electricity bills for hundreds of thousands of Australian households are set to soar by up to 31 per cent this year, even after the federal government’s emergency intervention brought down wholesale prices and avoided larger possible rises.

On Wednesday, the Australian Energy Regulator released its draft decision on increases to the main caps on consumer energy bills from July 1, which are expected to increase standard power bills between $300 and $564 per year.

The regulator’s so-called “default market offers” – price caps on what retailers can charge households and businesses that do not take up special deals or bundle utilities bills – would rise in all states across the east-coast electricity grid.

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Starting from July, default offers will increase by up to 19 per cent in Queensland, 21 per cent in South Australia and 23 per cent in NSW. Households in Victoria, where the state’s Essential Services Commission determines its own default offer, the price cap for households will rise by 31 per cent, or $426.

 

“Energy prices are not immune from the significant challenges in the global economy right now, that’s why it’s more important than ever that we strike a balance in setting the default market offer to protect consumers as well as allowing retailers to continue to recover their costs and innovate.” – Australian Energy Regulator chair Clare Savage

 

The looming retail power bill hikes are being driven by sharp rises in the cost of wholesale electricity across the east-coast grid. The wholesale increases last year – from an average of $85 a megawatt-hour to as much as $264 a megawatt-hour – resulted from coal-fired power plants breaking down during peak demand periods, as well as sharply higher costs of coal and gas as a result of the war in Ukraine.

 

Source: The Age, Wed 15th March, 2023

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How to reduce your energy use in 2023

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With more Australians around the home now, chances are your household is using far more electricity during the day than it normally would. This will result in some higher than average electricity bills for most households. We are sure you would like as much money in your back pocket as possible. There are plenty of things you can do to help keep your energy bills down, so here are a few simple tips to help you save money on electricity. 

 

Reduce energy used in the kitchen 

A household’s fridge runs 24 hours a day and is one of the most expensive appliances to run. You should ensure that your fridge is sealed properly so that no cool air is escaping and causing it to use more electricity to keep it cool. Optimum temperatures for your fridge are 4 or 5 degrees and minus 15 to minus 18 for the freezer. 

The dishwasher also uses a large amount of electricity to run each cycle. You should try to ensure you use the economy cycle and only run it when it is full. 

 

Heating can account for over 30% of your bill and every degree above 20 degrees celsius can add 10% to your heating bill.

 

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Managing your heating and cooling 

When using your air conditioner this summer, only cool the rooms that you need and close doors and curtains to keep the cool air in. By setting your air conditioner between 23 to 26 degrees you can keep your home cool and costs down. Some ducted cooling systems allow you to turn off the air conditioner in the rooms you are not using. Remember to turn off your air conditioner when you leave home, too.  

Throughout winter, heating can account for over 30% of your bill and every degree above 20 degrees celsius can add 10% to your heating bill. Set your heating between 18 and 20 degrees to reduce your energy usage. Some systems also allow you to turn off the heating in rooms that are unoccupied to make their use more efficient. Also, try to keep curtains and blinds closed to retain heat more effectively and block drafts. 

 

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Use energy-saving globes 

By using energy saving LED globes around the home, you could save up to 80% off your lighting costs. Not only do they use less power than traditional light globes, they will also last longer meaning you will spend less money and less time replacing them. 

 

You can use your own generated electricity day and night. 

 

Produce your own free electricity with solar 

By installing solar, your household can become more energy independent and produce its own electricity during the day to minimise electricity drawn from the grid and receive a payment for excess produced, resulting in a lower bill. To get even more out of their solar, households can add solar batteries to store excess electricity, this can be used at night meaning you can use your own generated electricity day and night. 

To learn more about a solar solution to help you become more energy independent call Solar Battery Group on 1300 223 224. 

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Under the spotlight: Alpha Smile G3 Solar Battery

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An increasing number of homeowners are turning to solar batteries to store energy they produce with their solar panels to make the most of their investment. Solar batteries reduce electricity bills by storing the excess energy you generate so you can use it later, especially at night when peak rates tend to apply and protect against decreasing grid reliability.  

Since battery models vary and so do our customer’s needs, factors such as: 

  • How much electricity you want to store; and  
  • How much electricity you need to access should be considered before deciding which type of battery is right for your home. 

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Introducing: Alpha ESS Smile-G3 Solar Battery 

The new Alpha ESS Smile-G3 solar battery brings enhanced technology and capacity to the already existing and dynamic Alpha range. Primarily designed for solar photovoltaic (PV) panel self-consumption, back-up power, load shifting and off-grid solutions for household application.   

Providing even better performance and precision for virtual power plant (VPP) installations, the Alpha ESS Smile-G3 solar battery has a modular design, is easy to install and expandable from 10.1 kWh to 60.5 kWh to meet different requirements. Alpha ESS also provides a 5-year product warranty and 10-year performance warranty, giving you as the customer the confidence that your investment is supported. 

The Alpha ESS Smile-G3 has a great modern and minimalist look, and, it is a tough battery that can withstand all weather conditions with a quick and easy, ‘plug & play’ installation. 

 

Blackout Protection Included 

No more worries when a blackout happens. The Alpha ESS Smile-G3 has the ability to power critical appliances in your home. Blackouts can occur when the electricity grid is overwhelmed by consumer demand. When you talk to one of our battery specialists, make sure you request to include backup protection, so your Certified Installer connects those appliances that you require to be functional during a blackout. 

 

 

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Alpha Cloud Monitoring 

With the new Alpha ESS Smile-G3, you can maximise your profits and be smart with your energy consumption by keeping track of your usage through the Alpha ESS app. The Alpha ESS app enables homeowners to view their battery status in real time with 24/7 monitoring. The Alpha Cloud will let you check the performance of your system including your panels’ production, feed-in and grid charge during the day, energy generation, as well as inverter and battery capacity. Alpha ESS use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms with intelligent strategy algorithms to put the data at your fingertips any time of the day.   

Could this be the battery for you? To determine if the latest battery from Alpha, the Alpha ESS Smile-G3 is right for you, we recommend contacting our Solar Battery Group experts. 

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Maximise your savings with the right solar battery

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Solar batteries have been in the Australian market for decades, and reality is battery storage has never been as affordable, safe and accessible as it is today. What was originally only thought of by people living off-grid in remote communities is now a reality for thousands of suburban households across the country.

Truly, the solar battery storage revolution has begun, albeit slowly. Adding batteries to your solar setup makes sense, especially in Australia, since we pay some of the highest rates to buy electricity from the grid. Simply put, any power you use at home that comes from your solar and not from the grid will provide savings in your energy bills – and a battery will allow you to extend the benefits of your solar, storing the energy generated throughout the day so you can use at times like at night.

 

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The benefits of solar + battery vs. solar only

A rooftop PV installation allows you to generate free electricity from the sun. As long as the sun is out, and if your solar was correctly designed for your energy needs, you will be able to power your appliances, turn on your lights and run your home as if you were only connected to the grid, with the significant difference that you will be paying much less to your electricity retailer – because you can use free solar energy instead of having to purchase it!

In addition, solar households can export the excess energy they produce to the grid, and receive a payment called a feed-in tariff (or FiT). As you could expect from large electricity retailers, FiTs are never as high as the rates you pay when you consume electricity from the grid (especially at peak times like at night). While this helps somewhat reduce your bills, most households still use a significant amount of power at night, when their solar PV is no longer producing,

Solar batteries are the latest advancement in the solar industry and have rapidly improved in recent years. If you’re considering investing in a solar battery or are just interested in learning more then read on below to learn why you would get one and how they can save you extra money.

 

What a solar battery can do for you (and your wallet)

As we mentioned before, there are times when your rooftop PV installation won’t be producing energy and saving you money– like at night. It is at those times that you can still incur in high charges from grid consumption.

 

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A solar battery can help you:

  • Store excess solar generation instead of sending it straight to the grid. Once the battery is charged, you will still get a feed-in tariff.
  • Use your own solar power at night, reducing your reliance on the grid. You’re better off utilising this power rather than selling it for a standard feed-in tariff and then having to pay your electricity retailer a much higher rate to power your home at night.
  • Keep your home powered even when the grid fails, if you choose a model that offers blackout protection. Since this is not a part of a standard installation, we recommend you talking to our solar superheroes about blackout protection at the time of quoting. If you already have a battery that supports blackout protection that hasn’t been wired, we can help you organise for an installer to come and enable it.

It is important to mention these benefits will be maximised when you choose the right-sized battery for your energy needs.

To learn more about how you could save with a solar battery and discussing the best option for you, call our solar superheroes at Solar Battery Group on 1300 223 224.

 

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Under the spotlight: Tesla Powerwall 2 Solar Battery

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Solar energy is becoming more of a necessity with energy prices from the grid continuing to rise. A solar battery will allow you to store free energy you generate during the day from your solar panels, so that you can use it when the sun isn’t out. This is a perfect way of not only lowering your electricity bills, but also maximising the return you get from your solar investments. That’s why choosing the right storage is tremendously important. There are multiple brands, sizes, and models to choose from, but luckily for you we have handpicked the best battery brands in an effort to help make that decision easier.

 

The Tesla Powerwall 2 solar battery at a glance

Wouldn’t you love to look at your next electricity bill with excitement? Well, that can be made a reality thanks to Tesla’s solar energy storage battery, the Powerwall 2. This solar battery has 13.5kWh of battery storage, with 7kW of peak and 5kW continuous power. The Powerwall 2 offers 10 years of Warranty which can give you some comfort and keep your mind at ease.

Tesla Powerwall 2

The Powerwall 2 design can be described as modern and compact. The compact all in one construction allows for easy installation indoors or outdoors, either on the wall or floor. If you are worried about the outdoor conditions damaging the Powerwall, then worry no more, the Powerwall 2 is rated IP65 and should be tough for all weather conditions.

 

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Tesla app

With the free Tesla App, you can monitor your home’s energy production and consumption in real time, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Set your preferences to optimise for energy independence, outage protection or savings – you can control your system from anywhere. You can also set instant alerts and remote access, the Tesla App gives you all the information of what is happening with your rooftop solar and battery storage system in an easy-to-understand format.

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Features include:

  • 24/7 Monitoring system
  • Remote settings
  • Storm watch
  • Ability to customise
  • Backup reserve for grid outages

 

Blackout protection feature

For an optional additional price, the Tesla Powerwall 2 includes a feature called backup protection. In order to install this feature modifications to your switchboard will need to occur. If you choose to add backup Power your Tesla Battery will be able to detect outages automatically, becoming your home’s energy source. Just pair with the solar on the roof and your appliances will be working from daytime to nighttime. The Blackout protection can run 5kWh’s of power at a time.

 

It is important to talk to one of our solar battery superheroes who can assist you in determining if the tesla Powerwall 2 is the battery for you, to meet your home and your energy needs.

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The evolution of solar battery technology

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The evolution of solar battery technology

Australia has paid some of the highest electricity prices in the world for the last decade. As more and more renewables integrate with the grid, wholesale prices are forecasted to start falling in most places. However, retail prices and the rising cost of living, as well as a demand for a cleaner energy future, is prompting Australians to turn to solar battery technology.

Government incentives, coupled with huge improvements in the technology behind solar batteries, has made solar storage more accessible than ever. But how did it all start? And more importantly, where are we headed towards? Read on for a brief history on solar batteries.

 

The beginning of solar storage technology

1980 marks a pivotal point for solar batteries today. The invention of Lithium-ion batteries revolutionised rechargeable battery technology, and it made possible for the brand Sony to produce the first commercial rechargeable battery to hit the market in 1991.

Safer, smaller and more effective than its predecessors, Lithium-ion battery technology opened up a myriad of possibilities – mobile phones, laptops, electric vehicles and the first solar batteries were introduced to the public.

 

As research and development continued, Li-ion solar batteries gained better power outputs, higher depths of discharge, longer warranties, more competitive pricing and lower maintenance needs. It comes as no surprise that Lithium-ion technology has cemented itself dominantly in the Australian domestic battery market today.

 

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The new era of solar batteries

The first Tesla Powerwall was launched to the market in 2015. In less than a year, the Powerwall 2 shook the market again by doubling the storage capacity at the same price point!

Other manufacturers were quick to follow in Tesla’s footsteps. Solar battery storage went from being an off-grid dream for the few to the reality for thousands of Australians wanting independence from the grid, big savings in their bills, and a need to transition to renewable sources of energy.

Solar battery homeowners store excess solar energy and lower their consumption from the grid, but the market today keeps advancing. There are many different solar battery models to choose from, and as scientists work tirelessly to uncover new and efficient ways to store solar energy, solar batteries evolve fast.

 

What the future holds

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), responsible for the management of Australia’s electricity and gas systems and markets – like the electricity spot prices and decisions that have an impact on the grid prices we pay, has recently announced a new goal for itself to be capable of handling 100% renewable energy penetration on the grid by 2025. This clearly indicates a trend towards more renewable sources of energy, out of which solar and batteries play an important role.

Another hot topic of late has been the so-called ‘solar tax’. The draft determination has been finalised now by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) – the rule-maker for Australia’s energy markets. Essentially, the changes force networks to support feed-ins and renewable energies no matter where you are in the country, as some areas are currently solar export-limited or banned.

 

Although there will be paid solar export options, to be introduced no earlier than July 2025, network operators must also offer a free service option by then. This move should encourage solar homeowners to store energy when prices are low and send it to the grid when rates are higher. A solar battery and other options like solar EVs are perfect for the changes that lie ahead!

 

We can also taste some of what is coming in terms of merging Distributed Energy Resources with the grid, thanks to Virtual Power Plants and community-based battery storage projects announced all over our states and territories.

The more solar batteries are installed in our homes and businesses, the more different ways will take us by surprise as to how we can maximise their usage and provide benefits for all of us.

Rapidly advancing Innovations promise a bright future for the landscape of solar batteries.

As experts in solar storage, Solar Battery Group is committed to stay ahead of the game when it comes to solar news and technology. We only supply the best and latest products in the market, at the best price points.

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Under the spotlight: Alpha Smile-Bat-10.1P Solar Battery

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Solar energy is becoming more of an essential with ever increasing electricity bills. Through a solar battery, you can store some of the free energy you generate during the day from your solar panels. This is a perfect way to fully maximise the use of your solar investment. That’s why choosing the right storage has never been more important – and this decision is not as straightforward with the multiple brands, sizes, and models to choose from. Thankfully you’re in luck, because at Solar Battery Group we have handpicked the best battery brands to help make that process easier.

 

The AlphaESS Smile-Bat-10.1P solar battery at a glance

Do you want to erase all memory of a bad electricity bill? Well, that can be made a reality thanks to AlphaESS, one of the leading energy storage and service providers in the global market. At Intersolar 2015, the world’s most influential solar exhibition held in Munich this June, Alpha ESS entered the top 10 finalists of the EES Award.

Alpha ESS SMILE5 10.1Today, AlphaESS have produced a premium storage battery for you… The Smile-Bat-10.1P, an exceptional solar battery expandable from 10.1 to a massive 60.6kWh of storage. This Alpha battery is VPP ready, with 24/7 phone monitoring. Alpha ESS also adds 5 years product warranty and 10 years of performance warranty, which gives you as a customer some reassurance that you are supported.

 

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This Smile model has been designed for a long service life with one of the safest battery chemistries available in the market – LFP or Lithium Iron Phosphate. Rated IP65, the Smile-Bat-10.1P is tough against all weather conditions weather and its simple design makes for a quick and easy ‘plug & play’ installation.

 

Ready for blackout protection

As an option on top of a standard installation price, the Alpha Smile-Bat-10.1P has blackout protection capabilities. To install this feature, modifications to your switchboard will need to occur. Should you choose to add backup power, your battery will have the ability to detect outages automatically, becoming the energy source for your home while the grid is down. Once paired with the solar on your roof, the backed up circuits can run through a 4kW continuous UPS for critical loads.

 

Alpha Cloud monitoring

Alpha ESS have developed an app which enables owners of the Smile-Bat-10.1P to see their battery’s status in real time with 24/7 monitoring. Alpha Cloud will let you check the performance of your system in 3 areas:

 

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  • Power Summary

Here you can monitor you PV system and see in real time the amount of energy produced by the solar panels. The real time load consumption of your system and where the load is drawing from is displayed in a user-friendly pie chart.

 

  • System Status

Here you can view the load consumption, PV generation, feed-in and grid charge for the day. You can also view historical data pulling up information since the system was installed. This can be displayed in several easy-to-read graphs and charts.

 

  • System information

Here you can go under the hood of your Alpha system in the palm of your hand, you view the configuration of your system, the array size of your PV system, the inverter size and battery capacity.

 

It is important to talk to our Solar Battery Superheroes who can assist you in determining if the AlphaESS Smile-Bat-10.1P is the battery for you, to meet your home and your energy needs.

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Solar battery rebates in the Australian Capital Territory

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Australia receives energy from the sun that is approximately 10,000 times larger than its total energy consumption. It comes as no surprise that we are number 1 in the world when it comes to solar uptake per capita – as they say, when life gives you lemons, go solar!

This incredible boom of the solar industry in Australia has been supported through a diversity of government programs that encourage households (and businesses in some jurisdictions) to claim rebates or get subsidies on new solar battery installations.

These programs will vary from place to place, so it is important you familiarise yourself with the relevant one to where you live. This entry will dive specifically into the rebate available in the ACT.

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Next Gen Battery Storage Program – Solar battery rebates for ACT residents

The ACT’s Next Gen Battery Storage Program is aimed at helping with $825 per kW* off the cost of a solar battery in Canberra, Hall, Tharwa and Oaks Estate. After the rebate for example, an Eveready Energy Vault solar battery with a 3kW inverter would save you $2,475 (ex GST) off your installation.

 

* It is worth mentioning this rebate is capped at $24,750 and is based on inverter size not battery capacity. In the example above, the Eveready solar battery with a 3kW inverter gets $825 x 3 = $2,475 rebate.

 

This is how the Next Gen Battery Storage Program works:

  1. You assess your eligibility with the criteria of the program (see below for more details).
  2. You contact us, an authorised solar provider, for a battery quote.
  3. You submit your order for rebate approval.
  4. You pay the outstanding balance of your quote directly to us. Remember we have financing and payment plan options available for this step.
  5. Once approved, we install your new battery system at your premises.

 

Homes and businesses in the ACT (excluding Jervis Bay Territory) wanting to claim this rebate need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • the new battery system must be coupled with solar panels
  • the premises are connected to the electricity grid
  • only for new systems that have not already been supported by the program
  • sourced from an approved battery supplier.

 

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If you would like more information on the Next Gen Battery Storage Program, please visit: https://www.climatechoices.act.gov.au/policy-programs/next-gen-energy-storage

 

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Solar battery rebates in Victoria

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About 1 in 4 homes in Australia have installed solar as of the end of 2020. Our country receives a massive amount of energy from the sun every year, enough to supply approx. 10,000 times our total energy consumption. Therefore, it comes as no surprise we have the highest uptake of solar per capita globally – as they say, when life gives you lemons, go solar!

This incredible boom of the solar industry in Australia has been supported through a diversity of government programs that encourage households (and businesses in some jurisdictions) to claim rebates or get subsidies on new solar battery installations.

These programs will vary from place to place, so it is important you familiarise yourself with the relevant one to where you live. This entry will dive specifically into the rebate available in VIC.

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Solar Homes Program – Solar battery rebates for VIC residents

Victoria is home of the Melbourne Cup, the largest tram system in the world, and up to $3,500 point of sale rebate for households aiming at installing a solar battery.

This is how the Solar Homes program works:

  1. You assess your eligibility with the criteria of the program (see below for more).
  2. You contact us, an authorised solar provider, for a quote. If contacting another provider, make sure all products included in your quote are on this approved products list.
  3. We will claim the rebate on your behalf. If approved, the rebate amount (up to $3,500 for this round) will be deducted from the cost of your overall system and installation.
  4. You pay the outstanding balance of your quote directly to us. Remember we have financing available for this step.
  5. We install your new battery system at your premises.
  6. Upon completion of the installation, a Licensed Electrical Inspector is required to attend your premises and lodge a Certificate of Electrical Safety for the newly installed battery system. This is organised by the authorities, so you could experience delays due to lockdowns and restrictions applicable in your area.

Victorian residents wanting to claim the Solar Homes rebate for batteries need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • the property already has solar PV panels with a capacity equal to or greater than 5kW
  • pre-approval is obtained from your Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) to safely connect a battery to the grid
  • the energy storage solution is listed on Solar Victoria’s Approved Battery List and the property does not have an existing energy storage system
  • they are the owner-occupier of the property where the system is to be installed
  • the combined household taxable income of all owners is less than $180,000 a year (based on your Australian Tax Office Notice of Assessment)
  • it is an existing property, valued at under $3 million based on the current council rates notice
  • the owner/s agrees to receive information from their Distribution Network Service Provider about taking part in battery trials to maximise the value households get from them
  • they have not already received a rebate as an owner-occupier under the Solar Homes Program
  • the property address has not previously taken part in the Solar Homes Program.

Unfortunately, these last points mean that if you claimed the Solar Homes Program rebate when installing your solar PV system (panels only), you are not eligible to receive the battery rebate. However, households can arrange to have their solar PV panels and solar battery installed at the same time.

 

Apply for a no-obligations, free quote claiming the Next Gen Battery Storage rebate with us

 

If you would like to know how many rebates are remaining in the current release, please visit: https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/solar-battery-rebate

If you would like more information on the Solar Homes Program’s General Terms and Conditions, please visit: https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/applicant-terms-and-conditions

 

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