When Queensland started a full blown campaign on solar power in April of 2010 the state only has 250 MW of installed solar capacity and aimed to double it within 5 years, but with the help of Queenslanders and generous government support the target was achieved in less than a year and a half proving solar energy’s viability and Queenslanders growing love for it.
Town by town and city by city, Queenslanders are helping build Queensland’s virtual solar power station and the good news is - you can too! Through the state’s solar bonuses and schemes you can work hand in hand with the government whilst reaping the rewards of generating your own electricity. Every installed solar power system in Queensland, be it for home use, business, schools, community groups or government projects takes the state a step closer in meeting its ultimate goal of sustainability.
More than 100,000 Queenslanders have installed are now enjoying the benefits of either solar hot water systems or solar panels in Queensland and figures continue to rise day by day. By installing solar you'll be saving yourself money by reducing your electricity bill, whilst also protecting the environment.
What YOU can get
Installing solar hot water systems can reduce your energy bills by up to $250 annually and as much as $450 on a typical 1.5 KW solar PV system simply by importing less electricity from the grid – and savings can increase by several folds through the state’s generous feed in tariff scheme. On average either of the system can help sequester 2 tonnes of carbon every year which by will come by the millions if every Queensland will take their part and work together.
Today, solar power systems have become cheaper by as much as 50% compared to average prices 3 years ago thanks to technological advances and by applying for both the federal and local government’s solar bonuses and schemes thousands of dollars can still be slashed off the price tag given that you will be guided by the implemented eligibility criteria.
You are not alone
The Queensland government is also contributing in building virtual solar power station. Currently the state has the following projects that are directed towards public benefit and educational gain.
· Solar Schools
· Windorah Solar Farm
· Virtual Solar Power Station
· Townsville Solar City
· Solar at the University of Queensland
· Queensland's Solar Atlas
· Solar Flagships
· Solar Metricon Stadium
· Solar at Queensland Rail
· Kogan Creek Solar Project
· Solar for Hervey Bay
Cloncurry Solar Farm
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