Buy Solar Power Panel in Melbourne, Solar Energy Systems Melbourne – Sun Empire

Sun Empire Solar Systems is Melbourne's best, high-quality solar systems design, home solar panels and installation company. We install residential solar power systems and panels and solar power for homes for just about any type of home, including those with innovative architectural features.

Sun Empire Solar Systems can SAVE $$$ off your power bill with solar panels for home installation. We can design and install your next high-powered solar energy project and solar panels in your home and assist in all solar power credits, STCs and rebate claims.

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Residential Solar Power 

Residential solar energy systems and panels are eligible for STCs (Small-scale Technology Certificates) also known as Solar Credits for approved customers. Sun Empire offers "point of sale" discounts for residential, grid-connected solar systems.

To read more about STCs and what they are click here:

Small-scale Technology Certificates 

System Size 

If the PV (photovoltaic system) is 100 kW or less in power and generates no more than 250 mWh's of electricity per year then the system is eligible for STC's, including the initial claim of Solar Credits.

If the system is larger than 100 kW and generates more than 250 mWh's of electricity per year then this is considered to be a power station and application needs to be made directly to the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator for a power station.

Solar Credits Calculation 

Solar systems up to 1.5kW in power are eligible for solar credits, which equal 5 times the standard amount of STCs. i.e. Melbourne (Zone 4) 1.185 x (system power)1.5 kW x (STCs multiplier) 5 x (deeming period) 15 years = 1.185 x 1.5 x 5 x 15 = 133 STCs 

STCs can then be sold for a financial incentive which is deemed at a variable rate depending on market fluctuations.

i.e. 133 STCs x $25 = a $3,325.00 return.

For systems then sized over the first 1.5 kW, STCs are calculated at the standard rate of 1:1.

For instance a 10 kW solar system calculation works as follows:

The first 1.5 kW of the system = 133 STCs

The next 8.5 kW of system = 1.185 (Zone 4) x 8.5 kW (power) x 15 (years) = 151 STCs

Total STCs = 284 STCs

Financial return = i.e. 284 x $25 = $7,100.00

The number of Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) will vary with the size of the system you install.

Click on the link below for a detailed explanation of STCs and Solar Credits from the government Office Of The Renewable Energy Regulator:

Solar Credits information for Small Generation Units - Solar Power

To read some commonly asked questions click on the link below for a FAQ page:

Solar Credits Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Call our office on 1300 417 154 to find out more or to arrange a site visit. You can also email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your questions and we will happily reply.