Government policies for rooftop solar installation in Australia.

The era will see renewable energy sources as their primary power source. It is the vivid dream of many countries. And among them, Australia stands strong with its continuous fast-growing industries in solar power. The countries have initiated numerous solar installation around the country. A total of 3.19 million solar system are installed with a combined capacity of 27,167 MW as of June 2022. Among these, 3,271 MW were installed in the past 12 months. 

Fifty-nine solar system projects that were under construction or are due to start construction have been completed. And till 2020, the country’s total solar power accounted for 9.9% of the total electricity production.

There has been a sudden rise in the solar power sector since 2018, and the process improved, making it strong by mid-2019, with a total of 16.3GW installments by the end of 2019. 

This country has the second-highest per capita solar capacity, which is 637 per capita per watt.

Between the period of 2009 to 2011, there was a tenfold increase in PV capacity installments, which quadrupled from 2011 to 2016. 

The price of these photovoltaics decreased and was almost half the grid electricity during January 2013. Additionally, the usage of solar for all energy purposes requires less than 0.1% of the land.

Solar potential

Australia, with its dry environment and abundance of solar energy resources, gives a special benefit to producing solar energy. With 14MJ per square meter per day during winters and in the north upto 22 MJ are the prominent areas with western areas for PV production.

As per SPREE (The institute for sustainable futures, the school of Photovoltaic and Renewable energy engineering), Australia has the potential to install 179 GW of solar panels on the roofs of houses of residents around the country. But was only able to reach 8 GW of solar roofs by the end of 2018.

So now let’s look at the various initiatives and policies of the Australian government to take a step towards the way of green power with very little wastage compared to the grid line.

Government initiatives and policies for the solar system.

These are certain policies and benefits provided by the Australian government to its people in the matter of solar power, which doesn’t only helps them cut their electric bills but also other benefits.

• The government amends Small scale Renewable Energy Scheme regulations (SRES). These changes apply government in response to the solar rooftop sector. They committed $19.2 million from 2021 to 2022 to reform SRES. To better protect customers and improve the integrity of the rooftop solar sector. The amendments include reporting for the requirements of the manufacturer, solar retailers, and installers by the streamline. And the allowance of the regulator to make more direct decisions regarding the condition of solar components. This regulation became law on 17 December 2021 after Public consultation in October and November.
• Rebates – The Australian government provides upto $8,000 for installing the solar system in houses and community-use buildings. Schools can apply for these grants of $50,000 for 2Kw solar panels. The homeowners and tenants are receiving assistance from the Victorian Government through rebates upto $1,888 and an interest-free loan for the PV panel rebate amount.

The Australian government has financial incentives in the form of small-scale Technology Certificates (STC) for installing solar panels. And the applicant will receive a certain number of this STC per kilowatt for an eligible solar system. With each STC worth $35 to $40 AUD. These rebates bring the cost per watt from $1.56 to $ 1.12.

• Several states have set up feed-in policies to encourage installing PV systems in households. The individuals can sell their extra generated solar power to the grid lines. And each of the schemes has been set with feed-in tariffs. This means that in a system of 10Kwh, the payments will be 50.05 cents per kW/h. and 40.4 cents per kW/h for a plan from 10kW to 30kW.
• The low-income households get a subsidy of 50% of the total cost of solar rooftops, which is capped at $2,500.

To get eligible for this, the individual must have an Australian Government Pensioner Concession Card and should be a house owner in Act, and must not have a solar system previously.

Conclusion

Around 30% of Australian households already have a solar rooftop. And with the continuous effort by the government and its people. Australia will soon achieve its dream of a zero-carbon energy source with the solar system as its major energy source through solar installations.

Approx. Three million solar rooftops will have been installed in Australia by 31 January 2022.

That helps its owner save costs and get additional benefits through incentives and subsidies.

A perfect healthy way to approach green energy to power your future and a step by every citizen to protect their mother earth from destruction.

The era will see renewable energy sources as their primary power source. It is the vivid dream of many countries. And among them, Australia stands strong with its continuous fast-growing industries in solar power. The countries have initiated numerous solar installation around the country. A total of 3.19 million solar system are installed with a combined capacity of 27,167 MW as of June 2022. Among these, 3,271 MW were installed in the past 12 months. 

Fifty-nine solar system projects that were under construction or are due to start construction have been completed. And till 2020, the country’s total solar power accounted for 9.9% of the total electricity production.

There has been a sudden rise in the solar power sector since 2018, and the process improved, making it strong by mid-2019, with a total of 16.3GW installments by the end of 2019. 

This country has the second-highest per capita solar capacity, which is 637 per capita per watt.

Between the period of 2009 to 2011, there was a tenfold increase in PV capacity installments, which quadrupled from 2011 to 2016. 

The price of these photovoltaics decreased and was almost half the grid electricity during January 2013. Additionally, the usage of solar for all energy purposes requires less than 0.1% of the land.

Solar potential

Australia, with its dry environment and abundance of solar energy resources, gives a special benefit to producing solar energy. With 14MJ per square meter per day during winters and in the north upto 22 MJ are the prominent areas with western areas for PV production.

As per SPREE (The institute for sustainable futures, the school of Photovoltaic and Renewable energy engineering), Australia has the potential to install 179 GW of solar panels on the roofs of houses of residents around the country. But was only able to reach 8 GW of solar roofs by the end of 2018.

So now let’s look at the various initiatives and policies of the Australian government to take a step towards the way of green power with very little wastage compared to the grid line.

Government initiatives and policies for the solar system.

These are certain policies and benefits provided by the Australian government to its people in the matter of solar power, which doesn’t only helps them cut their electric bills but also other benefits.

• The government amends Small scale Renewable Energy Scheme regulations (SRES). These changes apply government in response to the solar rooftop sector. They committed $19.2 million from 2021 to 2022 to reform SRES. To better protect customers and improve the integrity of the rooftop solar sector. The amendments include reporting for the requirements of the manufacturer, solar retailers, and installers by the streamline. And the allowance of the regulator to make more direct decisions regarding the condition of solar components. This regulation became law on 17 December 2021 after Public consultation in October and November.
• Rebates – The Australian government provides upto $8,000 for installing the solar system in houses and community-use buildings. Schools can apply for these grants of $50,000 for 2Kw solar panels. The homeowners and tenants are receiving assistance from the Victorian Government through rebates upto $1,888 and an interest-free loan for the PV panel rebate amount.

The Australian government has financial incentives in the form of small-scale Technology Certificates (STC) for installing solar panels. And the applicant will receive a certain number of this STC per kilowatt for an eligible solar system. With each STC worth $35 to $40 AUD. These rebates bring the cost per watt from $1.56 to $ 1.12.

• Several states have set up feed-in policies to encourage installing PV systems in households. The individuals can sell their extra generated solar power to the grid lines. And each of the schemes has been set with feed-in tariffs. This means that in a system of 10Kwh, the payments will be 50.05 cents per kW/h. and 40.4 cents per kW/h for a plan from 10kW to 30kW.
• The low-income households get a subsidy of 50% of the total cost of solar rooftops, which is capped at $2,500.

To get eligible for this, the individual must have an Australian Government Pensioner Concession Card and should be a house owner in Act, and must not have a solar system previously.

Conclusion

Around 30% of Australian households already have a solar rooftop. And with the continuous effort by the government and its people. Australia will soon achieve its dream of a zero-carbon energy source with the solar system as its major energy source through solar installations.

Approx. Three million solar rooftops will have been installed in Australia by 31 January 2022.

That helps its owner save costs and get additional benefits through incentives and subsidies.

A perfect healthy way to approach green energy to power your future and a step by every citizen to protect their mother earth from destruction.