If you’re curious about Solar Power and have questions, the City to Surf Solar+ team is here to help. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. ARE THERE ANY GOVERNMENT REBATES STILL AVAILABLE FOR SOLAR POWER? The current STC scheme is not a rebate as such, but it will provide you with an…
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THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR HOT WATER
There are few comforts at home that beat a steaming bath and flowing hot water. Traditional hot water systems are the largest single generator of greenhouse gas emissions and with rising energy costs this luxury comes at a direct cost to you. Installing a solar (or heat pump) hot water heating system in your home…
CURRENT SOLAR VICTORIA REBATES AVAILABLE
If you’re interested in installing Solar Batteries, Solar Hot Water or solar panels on a rental property. Solar Victoria have rebates available to eligible household owners and landlords. The Solar hot water rebate can provide a rebate of up to $1,000 to install or replace a solar (or heat pump) hot water system. This is…
Increasing the Instant Asset Write-Off
Australian installers considering a solar project of up to 100kW can now take advantage of the government’s higher instant asset write-off threshold (IAWO). The instant asset write-off threshold has been increased from $30,000 to $150,000 and expanded access to include businesses with aggregated annual turnover of less than $500 million. This applies from 12 March 2020 until…
The Benefits of Solar
Solar power is a green renewable energy source that is getting cheaper and more cost effective to install. As non-renewable energy sources slowly rise in price and are held hostage to the rate fossil fuels and oils can be discovered and drilled. Solar power will remain an independent investment that’ll continue to reduce your energy…
HOW LONG DO SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS TAKE TO PAY FOR THEMSELVES
Typically, Solar PV systems will take 3 to 5 years to pay off but adding solar batteries extends this period depending on the battery. To calculate how long they’ll take to pay themselves off you’ll need to consider the gross cost of the solar system, the value of up-front financial incentives such as Solar Rebates,…
Geelong solar battery provider spurred on by potential government initiative
The team at City to Surf Solar were pleased to hear of Labor’s recently proposed federal solar battery scheme that seeks to increase Australia’s use of renewable energy, lower the power bills of home owners and lower air pollution, should they be elected in the next election. Solar batteries are very important for homes who…
Proudly Supporting the Geelong Community
City to Surf Solar+ regularly contribute to a range of community initiatives to assist community based organisations in their efforts to install solar power. We recently donated a 5.2kW solar power system to Encompass, which has been installed at The Paddock in Leopold. The Paddock offers training and life skills programs for people with a…
ReEnergise Geelong
City to Surf Solar+ is excited to announce that we are supportive partners of ReEnergise Geelong, a community-led initiative to transition the Geelong region to 100% renewable energy. ReEnergise Geelong is a community organisation working to re-power our city in partnership with local community groups, state government, local councils and Geelong businesses. Our goal is…
WMC Accounting – 31.98kW
WMC Accounting chose City to Surf Solar+ to install their 31.98kW solar power system at their business premises in Geelong CBD in April, 2016. A key factor in deciding to install solar was being seen as an environmentally responsible company who practices sustainable solutions for the future, as this is important to their clients, staff…
