Join the over 9,900 residents in Shellharbour who have installed solar
Generating power through rooftop solar on your home will help to reduce your energy bills and your greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, the average home solar system will pay itself back within five years through energy bill savings.
According to Dr Saul Griffith from Rewiring Australia, “rooftop solar is the cheapest energy to be delivered to the customer in the history of humans at 3 to 4 cents per kWh”, so why not make the switch?
Pair your solar system with a home battery and you can use the power you generate during the day to also power your home at night!
How do I get solar?
Residents of the Shellharbour local government area have free access to premium SunSPOT solar thanks to funding from the NSW Government. SunSPOT will help you estimate the solar and battery capacity of your house or business, and provides independent advice on the best solar positioning, system size for fastest payback period, and the estimated cost savings.
Once you’ve estimated your system, the Clean Energy Council also has some great resources to help you find the right provider and approved sellers and installers.
Don’t own your home? You can use renewable energy at home by switching to green power. Most energy retailers now offer ‘green’ or ‘carbon neutral’ electricity plans, sometimes at no extra cost! You can search for a renewable energy provider on the Australian and NSW Government-backed GreenPower Website.
What financial support is available?
Typically, solar syatems pay for themselves within five years from savings on your electricity bills.
SunSPOT solar helps you select the right size system with the fastest payback period (with and without battery). But if you need a little help to get you kick started, you may be eligible for the following financial support:
- Council is offering up to $500 per eligible household towards the cost of solar and up to $500 towards household batteries. Check out our rebate program here.
- The NSW State Government is currently offering free solar to low-income households through the Rebate Swap for Solar Program.
- Your installer for solar and battery systems will have access to claim Small Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) on your behalf.
Need more support?
Check out these handy videos which explain solar power and household batteries: