Solar System Upgrades in NSW

Installing additional solar panels is easy with Aussie Solar - even with the 60c FIT.

Increase your productivity and install additional panels to your property. We can install an additional solar system that will not compromise your gross feed in tariff and increase the benefits of solar power to your bottom line.

There are several combinations an upgrade can take place; you may be on the 60c Gross FIT, 20c Gross FIT or on a Net meter with no export tariff. Each option has different limitations set around the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme legislation. In the table below we have shown the combinations.

If you are a recipient of the 0.60c Gross Feed In Tariff from the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme your options are:

Option 1 - Install an additional solar power system separate from the original solar system, and it would be connected to a NET meter. This is the ideal solution - you would not concede your gross FIT. You would receive the 60c Gross FIT for the original system for the remainder of the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme due to expire 31st December 2016.

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Option 2 - Install additional solar panels to the existing solar system; have this upgrade connected to your existing Gross Meter. In this circumstance your 0.60c Gross FIT would be reduced to 0.20c Gross fit for the remainder of the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme due to expire on the 31st December 2016. You are allowed to install a maximum of 10kW under the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme.

If you are a recipient of the 0.20c Gross Feed In Tariff from the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme your options are:

Option 1 - Install an additional solar power system separate from the original solar system, and it would be connected to a NET meter. You would continue to receive the 0.20c Gross FIT for the original system for the remainder of the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme due to expire 31st December 2016.

Option 2 - Install additional solar panels to the existing solar system; have this upgrade connected to your existing Gross Meter. In this circumstance you would continue to receive 0.20c Gross fit for the remainder of the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme for the entire system size connected to the Gross FIT due to expire on the 31st December 2016. You are allowed to install a maximum of 10kW under the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme.

If you are currently NET metered your options are:

Simply install an additional system to your property and have the system connected to your existing NET meter.

Contact us today for more information on 1300 794 110 or info@aussiesolar.com.au

How Does Grid Connected Solar Power Work?

Solar panels convert energy from the sun into electricity. The electricity produced from the solar panels is direct current (DC). Most homes in Australia are connected to the electricity grid which uses alternating current (AC). In order to use the power produced from the solar panels an inverter is required to transform the DC electricity into AC electricity which is suitable for household appliances.

Once the electricity is transformed from DC to AC, the electricity produced from your solar power system is used to power your home first via a NET meter, before any excess power is exported back to the electricity grid.

How NET Metering Works
Power generated by your solar system is consumed in your house first and any excess is then fed into the grid. This excess power is sent back to the grid at a rate determined by your electricity retailer which may be your electricity bill*. Any excess power produced. A NET meter is required for every new installation to measure the excess power.

 *Contact your electricity retailer for up to date information regarding tariffs.