THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT PHOTOVOLTAIC REBATE PROGRAMME
The Photovoltaic Rebate Programme provides cash rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes, schools and community use buildings.
Eligibility
How to apply
Residential applicants
Schools and Community Buildings
Finding an installer
Statistics
On 8 May 2007 the Australian Government announced a $150 million extension to the Photovoltaic Rebate Programme over 5 years, bringing the Government's total investment in photovoltaic rebates to $201.8 million.
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Minimum system size |
Australian Government support |
Eligibility* |
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Schools and Community Use Buildings (Competitive Grants) |
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450 watts |
50% of the system cost up to 2kW** |
Grants are available to community organisations and schools that install photovoltaic systems where there is significant educational value.
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NOTE: *Conditions apply; this information is a guide only; for further information refer to the programme guidelines.
**This limit refers to the grant amount only - there are no restrictions on the size of system that can be installed.
Rebates and grants are available for the purchase and installation of major equipment items.
Equipment must be new and not second-hand.
Residential rebates are for photovoltaic systems that are connected to a main-grid or are very close to a main-grid.
Any system eligible for a rebate under the Renewable Remote Power Generation Programme is ineligible for the Photovoltaic Rebate Programme; applicants should discuss which rebate to apply for with an accredited designer and installer.
The person who carries out the installation must be accredited for design and installation of photovoltaic systems.
All applicants should send completed forms by mail to:
Photovoltaic Rebate Programme Manager
Australian Greenhouse Office
Department of the Environment and Water Resources
PO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2600
For more information on how to apply, contact the national information line on 1300 138 122.
Applicants should read the Guidelines for Schools and Community Buildings Grants before applying.
PLEASE NOTE: Notification of pre-approval must be received prior to system installation.
Downloads
Guidelines
Download the Guidelines for Schools and Community Buildings Grants
Application form
Download the Grants for Schools and Community Buildings Application for Pre-approval Form as an MSWord file
Download the Grants for Schools and Community Buildings Application for Pre-approval Form as a PDF file
This information is also available on http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/renewable/pv/index.html#schools