Solar Power Australia

I am considering getting solar power for my house. Does anybody have an appox idea how much it would cost to fit my house with this. We just have a typical 3 bedroom house. I have also heard that if your solar panels produce more energy than what you

The amount you get back (and yes if you put power back into the grid they will pay you) depends exactly how much you put back, either way, the power company will be paying you and some money is better than no money.

Solar modules...

2008-02-28 03:35:14 by @

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Ok, I just need to figure out if Solar power has any economic importance to Australia. I don't think it does because it is a recurring thing... with the whole energy from the sun. Any info would be much appreciated.
I'm Australian btw... I know

I don't know where you are from but my Aussie friend said people from the USA pay a lot less for gas than they did, so i would think it solar power probably does economic importance.

2007-04-24 23:10:43 by rainbow fun

We have a great climate for it, the government is offewring rebates and feed in tariffs.

I don't understand why we aren't installing them already.

The main issue is the cost of solar panels. I think one needs to reside in your house for over 20 years before you start making money on solar panels (well pay them off).

The other main issue is that government subsidises coal...

2008-12-02 17:40:14 by SkyBlue

I was amazed to find out that business people and academics in the field of solar power are leaving Australia to go to places like the US where they receive proper funding and backing.. Given the bountiful sunshine and enterprizing Australian spirit,

Yes, the University of New South Wales is the leading institution in the world on solar energy research. The present academic and research funding system in Australia makes it quite difficult to receive adequate funding. It is also worth...

2007-10-02 22:03:32 by

I mean, i dont know too much about the country, but i know they have a lot of land that can be extremely hot.

So are they working on using solar energy? if not, why not? thanks

Some houses in Australia do have solar power, But the probem with this is that it cannot be depended upon. When the sun is shining it is fine, But even in Australia it is not sunny all the time. When it is cloudy and raining the solar panels do...

2008-08-04 19:14:20 by EnBW

The Earth4Energy kit suggests one of those popular alternative energy devices that prove to drop home energy costs by 50-80%. The kit also shares information on where to purchase free batteries required for your project. These batteries store the...

2009-07-01 22:29:59 by Gmx