Sunshine Coast Environment Council Solar FAQ’s

The Sunshine Coast Environment Council does a great job of promoting environmental education and awareness, and their goal is to make our region no 1 in sustainability in Australia.

So if you would like accurate and independant answers to your solar energy questions like;

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What’s the difference between Solar Hot water and Solar Power?
What’s the problem with power from the grid?
How can I protect myself from rising energy costs and lower my carbon footprint?
How does a solar power system work?
How do feed in tariffs work?
Do I pay tax on any credits received, could it affect my pension or other government benefits?
How much solar power do I need to power my house?
How do Renewable Energy Certificates and Solar Credits Work?
Is my house suitable for solar power or solar hot water?
What impact can I really have on climate change?
Solar technology explained – the differences between crystalline and thin film, mono and poly
But what difference will I make by going solar?
How does my CO2 footprint compare to the national average?
What are the costs of going solar?
Is my house suitable for solar hot water?
Is my house suitable for solar power?
How can solar energy help businesses?
What should I look for when buying a solar system? – how to assess quality, reliability, output

 

Then have a look at their fantastic in-depth independant solar information section which covers all of these questions -http://www.scec.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=427&Itemid=115