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Practical solutions to minimize the impact of the carbon tax

How to minimise the impact of the carbon tax. Weâ??ve put together a list of ways that you can cut down on the cost impact that the carbon tax is going to have on your life. There are some easy wins, as well as some big wins. Alternatively, you can sit back and do nothing and cop the full impact of the impending prices rises. Not likely? Well hereâ??s a practical guide to minimising the impact that the carbon tax has on your hip pocket. Read more...

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Even international investors are seeing opportunities in the Australian Solar market

Service Central agrees that the outlook for the Solar PV industry in Australia is good. We've seen a huge increase in interest in having solar PV systems installed in people's houses. Read more...

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Glossary of solar terminology - learn 'Solar' speak

Solar technology is terribly interesting but can be daunting, so we've put together a glossary of terminology that will help you understand what we're talking about. Read more...

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NSW feed-in tariff slashed to 20c

On 28 October 2010, the NSW Government announced changes to the Solar Bonus Scheme. What are they? Read more...

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Why invest in Solar power now?

With the federal election and sustainability being a hot topic, the states competing with each other to become the best state for sustainability, and the media coverage about proposed electricity price increases - it feels like everyone's talking about solar power. But is it all hype, or is the proposed investment into solar power by normal people like us a solid investment? We've questioned whether investing in solar power now is a good idea and have come up with a solid case for immediate action and beginning your investment now. Here are our reasons. Read more...

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Everything you need to know about Solar

Entering the area of solar PV systems and solar hot water systems is daunting. There is so much to understand before you're comfortable to buy - budget, efficiency + output, how much your home needs vs how much you can generate, how much will you get back from rebates and REC's, how much energy you can project you'll generate and how much you'll make from feeding energy back into the grid. And that's just to start! Read more...

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Everything you need to know about solar hot water systems - FAQ

Browse through our comprehensive FAQ about solar hot water systems and learn everything that you need to know. Read more...

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Solar hot water system incentives: State rebates

Solar hot water system incentives come in three forms - REC's, federal rebates and state rebates. Each state has different rebates, so to find out more about the rebates you'll receive in your state read on! Read more...

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Solar hot water system incentives: Federal rebates

In addition to the RECs, the Federal Government also makes provision for two other rebates under the Federal Government Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme. One of $1000 for installing solar panels or $600 for installing a heat pump hot water system. What's the deal with these rebates and how do you get them? Read more...

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Solar hot water system incentives: Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

What are REC's and how do they work to give you money back for using sustainable methods for heating water? Read more...

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Solar hot water heater brands in Australia

In Australia, there are many different brands of solar hot water heaters, and lots of different options for each brand. Here's a list of brands and explanations for each (including links to the manufacturer's sites). Read more...

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State solar hot water rebates: ACT

Read on for info about Australian Capital Territory's rebates for investment in Solar hot water systems. Read more...

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State solar hot water rebates: Queensland

Read on for info about Queensland's rebates for investment in Solar hot water systems. Read more...

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State solar hot water rebates: Tasmania

Read on for info about the Tasmanian rebates for investment in Solar hot water systems. Read more...

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State solar hot water rebates: Northern Territory

Read on for info about the Northern Territory's rebates for investment in Solar hot water systems. Read more...

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State solar hot water rebates: South Australia

Read on for info about South Australia's rebates for investment in Solar hot water systems. Read more...

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Solar hot water rebates: Western Australia

Read on for info about Western Australia' rebates for investment in Solar hot water systems. Read more...

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State Solar hot water rebates: Victoria

Read on for info about Victoria's rebates for investment in Solar hot water systems. Read more...

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State Solar Hot Water rebates: New South Wales

Read on for info about New South Wales' rebates for investment in Solar hot water systems. Read more...

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