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One million solar rooftops for Australia

The Australian Conservation Foundation, Investa Property Group and RF Industries have joined together to call on both major parties to support a national ‘feed-in tariff’ to put solar  photovoltaic (PV) panels on one million Australian rooftops in 15 years, saving 4 million tonnes of greenhouse emissions and creating thousands of jobs. 


Power Partners open displays at the Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth & Adelaide Home Ideas Centre.

Sydney Home Ideas Centre DisplayDisplaying the core components of a grid connected solar PV system, the Power Partners display is a year round exhibit for renovators seeking the latest information on solar power systems for residential applications. Visitors can see BP Solar modules, inverters and the Solar Sight monitor which displays solar electricity production and usage.

Power Partners is a national dealer program with over 65 members. All members are specialists in solar electric installations, the majority of these being accredited installers with the Business Council of Sustainable Energy (BCSE). RFI co-ordinates the dealer program around Australia and supplies each Power Partner with solar electric packages and components for Grid Connect, remote, industrial and recreational applications.  Consumers can locate their nearest Power Partner by calling 1300 SOLAR1 or visiting www.turnonthesun.com.au

 


Solar Homes and Communities Plan (SHCP)

The Federal Governments Solar Homes and Communities Plan (SHCP) which includes an $8,000 solar power rebate ended on Tuesday the 9th June 2009. Please see the media release from the federal government. > More Info

A new rebate model called the Solar Credits Scheme is now available and is calculated by the amount of renewable energy certificates your chosen solar power system will generate over the life of it's operation. Please call 1300 Solar 1 to contact a Power Partner and find out how you can Turn on The Sun offset your electricity bill and reduce your carbon footprint.


BP Solar Envirocashback

BP Solar EnvirocashbackBP Solar's popular EnviroCashback rebate program has been extended until 31st March 2009.

By simply filling out an application BP Solar will rebate $0.75c per watt for any solar system above 115 watts, while also ensuring the Renewable Energy Certificates (REC's) are created.

Current cashback applications are available from your nearest Power Partner. Check out our LOCATIONS page to find your nearest Power Partner or call 1300 765 271 for more information.


Power Partners join mecu to goGreen

Mecu AwardOne of Australia’s largest community credit unions, mecu has joined forces with the Power Partners solar dealer network in an effort to provide more environmentally friendly products to all Australians, such as mecu’s goGreen® Home Improvement Loan.