FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How much power will the solar power system generate?
2. What size system should I get for my house?
3. How long does it take for the rebate to be paid?
4. Who is eligible for the government rebate?
5. What is the cost of a system?
6. How long will the solar power system last for?
7. What is the amount of carbon emissions that I will save?
8. What else can I do to minimise my impact on the environment?
9. What is the difference between solar hot water and solar power systems?

1. How much power will the solar power system generate?
   How much power your solar power system generates is dependent on how many solar modules you have installed on your roof and how much sunlight there is. Generally, a 2kW system will produce half the power needs of an average Australian home. Click here for a free quote.
   
   
2. What size system should I get for my house?
   The system that is right for your home will depend on your budget and how much roof space is available for solar modules. Green Solar Group will design a system that fits your needs. Click here for a free quote (link to request a quote section).
   
   
3. How long does it take for the rebate to be paid?
   The government rebate and REC’s payment can take up to six weeks to come through - to make the process easier for you, Green Solar Group can assist by carrying the full rebate and REC’s payment on your behalf. In other words, you may only need to pay the installation price less the $8000 rebate and RECs subsidy.
   
   
4. Who is eligible for the government rebate?
   The rebates are available to homeowners with a combined spousal income of less than $100,000 per annum, who are living in the residence where the solar power system will be installed. Unfortunately the rebate is not available to tenants of properties.
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   Government owned and not-for-profit community organisations receive 50 percent of the total cost of a 2kW solar power system. If a larger system is proposed for installation, the grant will be capped at 50 percent of the total cost of a 2kW system (as a proportion of the cost of the whole system).
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   Businesses and commercial properties are not eligible for government rebates, however they will receive reduced energy bills, favourable exposure as an environmentally ‘green’ operation and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) or a reduction in the cost of the installation by selling their RECs to Green Solar Group.
   
   
5. What is the cost of a system?
   The cost of a solar power system depends on the number of solar modules installed. Green Solar Group will develop a no obligation quote for a solar power system that meets your needs. Click here for a free quote.
   
   
6. How long will the solar power system last for?
   Green Solar Group uses the highest quality components in our solar power systems. Our solar panels have a 20-year warranty and the inverters we use are designed to last more than 20 years. With no moving parts a solar power system is relatively free from maintenance and mechanical breakdowns meaning many years of clean, green electricity production.
   
   
7. What is the amount of carbon emissions that I will save?
   The amount of carbon emissions saved as a result of installing a Green Solar Group system is dependent on which system you choose. For a typical 2kW solar power system you can expect a reduction of 3 – 4 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
   
   
8. What else can I do to minimise my impact on the environment?
   There are many ways that you can minimise your impact on the environment. Converting your home to energy efficient light globes is probably the easiest. Installing appliances that are rated highly on the star energy efficiency system will also help you to get the most out of your solar power system.
   Refer to our energy saving tips section for a detailed list of what you can do to make your home more energy efficient and to reduce your carbon footprint.
   
   
9. What is the difference between solar hot water and solar power systems?
   Solar hot water systems use the energy from the sun to directly heat water. In most solar hot water installations, both the solar panels and a water tank will need to be mounted on your rooftop.
   In comparison, solar energy systems use the energy from the sun to create electricity that is then used to power the lights and appliances in your home. All that needs to be mounted on your roof are the solar panels themselves and in most cases, these will sit flush with your rooftop.
   

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