Let Solar Choice help you find the best solar power deals in the Tuggeranong, ACT. Tuggeranong is a great place to install solar panels, thanks to the falling cost of installing solar power, plus federal and local incentives. This article is an overview of the benefits and options available to those who are considering going solar in Tuggeranong, ACT.
The benefits of solar power in Tuggeranong
Getting the best deal on solar power anywhere in Australia–including Tuggeranong–requires first understanding how a system benefits a home or business. Solar panels only produce electricity during sunlight hours, and how much electricity is generated depends on the intensity and duration of the sunshine. The average ACT rooftop receives an annual average of about 3.8 hours of sun per day. This number fluctuates seasonally (higher in summer and lower in winter). Approximate daily power production numbers for different size systems based on 3.8 sun hours are detailed below.
1.5kW solar system – 5.7kWh
2kW solar system – 7.6kWh
3kW solar system – 11.4kWh
5kW solar system – 19kWh
What size solar system is best in Tuggeranong?
The right system size for a Tuggeranong resident is the one that produces just enough electricity to meet daytime electricity needs. This will depend on the household or business in question. Solar systems in the ACT are best-suited for those who use a significant portion of their power during daylight hours.
Federal rebates for solar power in the ACT
Significant up-front incentives are available from the federal government. Without going into the technicalities, this discount comes in the form of ‘small-scale technology certificates’ (STCs), which utility companies and other liable entities are required to create or acquire under Australia’s Renewable Energy Target scheme. STCs are a tradable ‘renewable energy currency’ that help reduce the cost of installing a solar system. Depending on the market price of STCs, they can reduce system prices anywhere from 55c to 77c per watt off the cost of installing a solar PV system.
ActewAGL’s Solar Buyback scheme
ActewAGL has recently introduced a ‘net metering’ scheme for ACT solar customers. Customers who own a solar system will now be paid 7.5c for every kWh that they ‘export’ to the electricity grid–i.e. that they do not consume on-site themselves. Since the retail electricity rate in the ACT is significantly higher than this, it makes more sense for homes and businesses to avoid purchasing pricier electricity from the grid by using as much of their self-generated solar power as possible to obtain the most benefit.
Finding the best solar deals in Tuggeranong, ACT
Solar Choice, as Australia’s free Solar Energy Brokering and advice service, helps customers to find the best deals on offer anywhere in Australia–including Tuggeranong, ACT. Request a Solar Quote Comparison today by filling out the form to the right of this page, or call us on 1300 78 72 73.
Top image by Martyman via Wikipedia.
© 2013 Solar Choice Pty Ltd
