Schools National Solar Program

Great news! The Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has announced new arrangements apply from July 1st to it’s National Solar Schools Program. Designed to help Australian schools take practical action to tackle climate change they are offering grants of up to $50,000 for eligible single campus schools and up to $100,000 for eligible multi-campus schools to install solar power systems, rainwater tanks and a range of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.

Which will enable those schools to then improve their energy and water efficiency as well as reduce their ongoing energy costs. Not only that, but it is also a likely way to generate extra income; In particular for schools with a mains power supply, surplus electricity generated by solar power systems on weekends and during school holidays may be able to be sold back to the electricity grid for extra electricity and greenhouse savings.

Schools applying for a grant from 1 July 2010 must follow the new Guidelines; (click link below for full details)

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/government/programs-and-rebates/national-solar-schools/application.aspx

Schools that had a grant approved and had entered into a funding agreement under this program prior to 1 July 2010 October 2009 must refer to the Guidelines dated July 2008 that are available on the National Solar schools Program website

Grants are available of up to $50 000 (GST exclusive) to install solar and other renewable power systems, solar hot water systems, rainwater tanks and a range of energy efficiency measures including:

  • Energy efficiency lighting
  • Skylights
  • Ceiling fans
  • Sensors
  • Shade awnings

For further information or to apply please visit http://www.climatechange.gov.au/government/programs-and-rebates/national-solar-schools/application.aspx.

Sunshine Solarlife meets all the elegibility criteria to be an approved supplier under this program, so please call us on 1800 797 273 to for expert advice on what solar system will be most suitable for your specific schools requirements.

*please note that your application must be lodged and approved before purchase can take place