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.

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.

Rebates and grants

Minimum system size	Australian Government support	Eligibility*

Schools and Community Use Buildings (Competitive Grants)
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.

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.

Eligibility

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.

How to apply

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.

Schools and Community Buildings

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