So far, the greatest uptake of solar installations through the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes Package is in the growth suburbs of Melbourne. The busiest local government area is Wyndham, with 212 installations in Tarneit and 123 in Truganina.
The Solar Homes Package provides up to $2,225 to support installation of solar panels. It includes:
• $1.24 billion for solar panels on 650,000 homes
• $60 million for solar hot water for 60,000 homes
• $40 million to support the purchase of batteries for 10,000 homes
• $82 million for solar panels on 50,0000 rental homes
From 1 July 2019, Victorians will be able to install a solar panel system for half price and pay the rest of the cost back over four years with an interest-free loan. Those who purchase solar panels prior to July are eligible to apply for a rebate on their upfront costs.
According to the Minister for Solar Homes, Lily D’Ambrosio, around 1,600 households have already received a rebate, with many more solar installation projects underway.
For more information, visit solar.vic.gov.au
