Grid-connected PV systems
Schools
Australian schools can harness the power of the sun in
meeting one of the biggest challenges confronting our planet
- global warming related climate change.
The exciting new National Solar Schools Program (NSSP) will
help primary and secondary schools around the country take
practical action to save energy and cut their electricity
bills; while providing educational benefits for students
in learning about renewable energy and environmental stewardship.
To be eligible for funding, you must not enter
into a commitment, purchase items or start work until a
funding agreement with the Australian Government National
Solar Schools Program has been signed.
For
important imformation go to the Australian Governments website
Government and non-government schools are eligible for
National Solar Schools funding if they are state registered
primary and/or secondary schools and are eligible to receive
Australian Government general recurrent grants payments
under the Schools Assistance (Learning Together - Achievement
Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004.
Kindergartens, early childhood centres, preschools, TAFE
colleges and universities are ineligible for National Solar
Schools funding.
Schools must install a minimum of 2kW system to receive
the full $50,00 or alternatively of the school installs
a system less than 2kW it will only receive $30,000
Schools must enter a funding agreement with the government
prior to installation
Community Buildings and Churches
Community Use Buildings (Competitive Grants)
Grants are available to community organisations that install
photovoltaic systems where there is significant educational
value.
For grid connected solar power systems, the Australian
Government rebate offers up 50% of the cost of a grid connected
system up to a maximum of 2kW. For off grid systems, you
can also get a rebate of up to 50%!
