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Solar Rebate Queensland

The solar rebate is part of Australia's Renewable Energy Target and was introduced at the start of 2011. The Australian Federal Government solar incentive scheme entitles you to claim a rebate on the purchase and installation of a solar system. The rebate or subsidy — referred to as STC (Small Scale Technology Certificate) — allows a discount on the final price of the solar system that you actually have to pay out of your pocket. Usually, the amount of rebate depends on where you live and it phases out slowly every year. Currently, it ranges anywhere between $500–$600 per kilowatt.

Steps Towards Claiming Your Solar Rebate

Installing an eligible system allows the creation of Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) with a value that can be redeemed by selling or assigning them — also termed Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). The number of RECs created is based on:

  • Rated output capacity of the solar system in kilowatts.
  • The climate region where it's installed.
  • The year of installation.

How to Claim STCs

There are certain conditions to claim STCs:

  • STCs can be claimed only for a solar system capacity of less than 100 kW. For 100 kW or more, Large-Scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) apply and can be claimed over a period of time.
  • Solar panels and inverters listed with the Clean Energy Council of Australia are eligible for the STC claim entitlement.
  • Only installations performed by Clean Energy Council accredited installers are eligible for the STC entitlement.

You can check the STCs you are eligible for on the Clean Energy Regulator website using the STC Calculator.

Reap the Benefits of STCs

Owners have 2 options for receiving benefit for their STCs:

  • Assigning them to an agent (usually the system installer) in exchange for a discount or delayed cash payment.
  • Selling the certificates themselves on the open market.

Example: The price of a 6.6 kW fully installed solar power system in Brisbane in 2020 is around $7,500. You are entitled to 100 RECs. With RECs priced at $37, your total rebate is 100 × $37 = $3,700. Your effective out-of-pocket cost becomes $7,500 – $3,700 = $3,800.

Make the Most of Your RECs

The price of RECs fluctuates depending on factors like the demand for solar systems — when demand increases, price goes down, and vice versa. To keep things simple, you can surrender your RECs directly to your solar system supplier. By doing this:

  • You are freed from paying the entire upfront amount and then waiting to receive a rebate at a later date.
  • You are not required to handle any paperwork — your solar system supplier takes care of all rebate claims on your behalf.
  • You are protected from any REC price fluctuations. You pay the agreed price and pass on the risk of market movement to the supplier.
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