Below are links to information for property owners who have solar, or are thinking of getting solar installed.
- Solar energy systems (solar panels): Inspections and maintenance
Information on recommended inspections and maintenance for solar energy systems. This is important for ensuring that solar systems function safely and efficiently for their intended lifespan.
- CBOS advises caution when installing solar panels from door to door sellers
Advice on checks property owners should do before getting solar panels installed, especially before buying systems from door-to-door salespeople.
- Feed in tariffs - Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator
Information from the Tasmanian Economic Regulator on current feed-in tariffs for solar electricity exported to the grid.
- Aurora Energy
Aurora Energy retails electricity to households and businesses in Tasmania. Their website has information on getting solar connected and feeding back into the grid.
- 1st Energy
1st Energy retails electricity to households and businesses in Tasmania.
- TasNetworksTasNetworks owns the electricity distribution network in Tasmania. Their website has information on how to get solar connected to a property with an existing electricity connection.
- Clean Energy Regulator Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
Information on Federal Government rebates for solar energy systems.
- Clean Energy Council - Solar Guide for consumers
Information on buying, installing and maintaining solar and battery storage. The Clean Energy Council accredits solar installers across Australia.
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