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Solar Panels convert the energy from the sun into electricity. Under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, eligible solar panel systems are entitled to a number of small-scale technology certificates (STCs). This is based on the estimated amount of electricity in megawatt hours (MWh) the system generates over the course of its lifetime. In addition, your system may be eligible for Solar Credits which multiplies the number of STCs the system can receive. Small-scale technology certificates used to be called renewable energy certificates or RECs.

Your STCs can be assigned to a registered solar panel Agent (such as a retailer or installer) in exchange for a financial benefit, such as a discount off your invoice. 

Are you looking for:

• Choosing your solar panels - The steps you need to take to gain your financial benefit. Read more...
• Solar credits - Solar panel systems may be eligible for a multiplied number of certificates. Read more...
• Installing your solar panels - What you need to do before, during and after installation. Read more...
• Incentives for solar panels - Learn about the financial benefits available for eligible solar panel systems. Read more...
• Creating and selling STCs - How to create and sell STCs if you don’t want to go through an Agent for your financial benefit. Read more...
• List of Registered Agents - A list of Agents (usually solar panel system retailers or installers) registered under the scheme.  (Note: inclusion in this listing is voluntary and is not a complete list of all registered Agents). Read more...
• Selling electricity to the grid - Who to contact for information about selling electricity to the grid. Read more...
• Small-scale wind systems - Information about the eligibility of small-scale wind systems for the scheme. Read more...
• Small-scale hydro systems - Information about the eligibility of small-scale hydro systems for the scheme. Read more...
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