Fed: Sun sets on generous solar rebate=2

AAP General News (Australia)
12-22-2008
Fed: Sun sets on generous solar rebate=2

But Environment Minister Peter Garrett's office says most Australians will receive about $7,500.

"In the current market, the full value of solar credits for a 1.5 kilowatt system would
be around $7,500 through most of Australia ... Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and
Perth," a spokeswoman said.

"In Melbourne and Hobart, the value would be around 15 per cent less simply because
solar systems in these cities produce around 15 per cent less energy."

In Darwin the value would be more than $8,000.

The spokeswoman said it would be up to retailers to pass on the discount to consumers
at the point of sale.

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KEYWORD: SOLAR 2 CANBERRA (REOPENS)

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