| Copyright (c) 2010 Nadine Davis | | | | homeowners an upfront subsidy of around $1,200. In |
| Even if you recycle, ride your bike in lieu of driving a | | | | other words, investing in - and using - solar panel and |
| car and do other Earth-friendly things, you're probably | | | | other products will be more affordable than ever. |
| eager to do even more. Thanks to recent changes | | | | Since they will reduce energy bills, they are doubly |
| to Australia's Renewable Energy Target plan, it's | | | | cost effective. Those home owners that have been |
| easier than ever to implement solar technology in | | | | putting thought behind the purchase of a solar panel |
| your home. Learn more about this below. | | | | system or solar hot water system may choose to |
| How Solar Energy Comes into Play: | | | | wait until the changes come into reality on the 1st of |
| Beginning on 1 January 2011, the Renewable Energy | | | | January next year (2011). |
| Target is going to include two parts. The SRES (Small | | | | Help the Planet and Save Money: |
| Scale Renewable Energy Scheme), is to incorporate | | | | The goal of the revised Renewable Energy Target |
| smaller scaled tech such as solar hot water systems | | | | plan is for 20% of Australia's energy in 2010 to come |
| and solar power panels. It will provide $40 per | | | | from renewable sources. Thanks to the new |
| megawatt to homeowners who install these types of | | | | changes, this goal looks to be more attainable than |
| products. Investing in solar power products will come | | | | ever. Its clear to see that these revised items |
| with great incentives for homeowners, thanks to this | | | | improve the plan, and it's definitely good news for |
| change. | | | | households who are a little short on cash but would |
| Under the new SRES scheme, a household that | | | | like to do their bit to assist in making this big goal an |
| installs a 1.5 kilowatt solar panel system in the year | | | | actuality. If you're one of them, 2011 is going to be a |
| 2011 will receive an estimated $6,200 upfront subsidy. | | | | prime year for finally investing in this eco-friendly |
| The typical solar hot water system will garner | | | | technology. |