How do I prepare for a PPA or self-ownership of solar?

To prepare for a PPA or self-ownership of solar (or solar + battery storage) project, EECBG Program awardees will need to identify government departments that should be consulted about solar installation projects, such as facilities/public works; finance; legal; procurement; sustainability; and economic development.

Are solar PV installations eligible for government rebates?

Once accredited with the Clean Energy Council, solar PV installations are eligible for government rebates such as Small-scale Technology Certificates and feed-in tarifs.

Can a community photovoltaic-energy storage-integrated charging station benefit urban residential areas?

A comprehensive assessment of the community photovoltaic-energy storage-integrated charging station. The adoption intention can be clearly understood through diffusion of innovations theory. This infrastructure can bring substantial economic and environmental benefits in urban residential areas.

Is solar PV a strategic renewable technology?

This report clearly points out that solar PV is one of the strategic renewable technologies needed to realise the global energy transformation in line with the Paris climate goals. The technology is available now, could be deployed quickly at a large scale and is cost-competitive.

Are solar PPAs viable?

Solar PPAs are also viable when the solar project is not located on a government property, but the government receives the delivered electricity output. These so-called “Off-site” PPAs are popular with large energy users with insufficient space to host large solar arrays. A PPA is typically 15 to 30 years long.

Can a PPA be used for a solar project?

EECBG Program awardees interested in this option, should review the plans early with their local utility. Whether the government chooses a PPA or to own the solar project itself, the federal renewable electricity incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can still be applied to the project.