Solar Rebates & Incentives in the NT
Australia’s Federal, State, and Territory governments have introduced various solar rebates and incentives to boost the renewable energy sector. Renewable energy is essential for reducing carbon emissions and combating global warming.
Initially, these policies were born out of necessity. Electricity generated from rooftop solar panels and wind turbines helped decrease the need for additional capacity. Alongside traditional, aging fossil-fueled power stations, this combination ensured that energy demand was met.
Before the shift to privatization, government or semi-government agencies built, funded, and operated the infrastructure that provided virtually all our power. Even after privatization, Australia continued to offer direct and indirect government subsidies for fossil fuel-based energy sources.
From both a financial and environmental perspective, it made more sense for the government to encourage households and businesses to invest in small-scale solar. This approach not only helped meet the growing demand for power but also contributed significantly to emissions reduction targets.
Visit Sunoxi for more information on how you can benefit from these solar rebates and incentives
hile it may seem that governments are being generous with their solar rebate and incentive programs, the reality is that these initiatives are cleverly designed to be largely funded by the traditional fossil-fueled power industry.
Governments require major power companies to generate a portion of their capacity from renewable sources. If they fail to meet these requirements, they must subsidize those who are willing to do so – and that includes people like you!
These incentive programs have been instrumental in the rapid adoption of solar energy across Australia, including the Northern Territory. This widespread adoption is helping to make solar even more competitive, fueling further growth.
The first key incentives for solar come from subsidies under Federal and NT Government schemes, which help cover the cost of your PV panel installation.
Additionally, you can benefit from ongoing solar incentives through the NT Feed-in Tariffs, which pay for the surplus electricity your system generates.
Solar Incentives
The federal and state governments have a mandate to protect our children’s future.
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Small Scale Technology Certificates (effective rebate on system under 100kW)
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Large-scale Renewable Energy Target program subsidy for large commercial installations
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NT Government Assistance for Residential & Business Solar
NT Home business abttery grant for Residential & Business Solar batteries
Government Incentive Programs We Can Assist You With
How to Claim STC Incentives
Claiming Small-scale Technology Certificates (STC) incentives can be complex, and you might not want or need to delve into the details. If you’re up for the challenge, you can learn more at yourenergysavings.gov.au.
If you decide to claim the incentive yourself, be prepared for a potentially daunting paperwork process. That’s why most new solar households choose to assign their STCs to their installer and let them handle the process.
At Sunoxi, we have a documentation specialist familiar with the STC process, making it seamless and hassle-free for you.
To qualify for STC benefits, your system must be designed and installed by a Clean Energy Council accredited professional. Additionally, your solar panels and components must be approved for use in Australia by the Clean Energy Council. Sunoxi is fully accredited and uses only Clean Energy Council-approved panels and components.
