on 29-09-2014 09:13 AM
Can anyone explain what STCs are - in plain english? I have googled but all I got was a headache.
I have just had a quote for solar panels - $6k for a 6kw with 24 panels - is that good or bad?
On the quote it says: "STC's assigned to Installer". What does that mean?
on 29-09-2014 09:16 AM
on 29-09-2014 09:24 AM
@am*3 wrote:
What is an STC?
http://ret.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/Certificates/Small-scale-Technology-Certificates/what-is-stc
thanks AM. I have read that - that's where I got the headache. I still don't understand what the pros and cons are to have them assigned to the installer V owning them yourself?
on 29-09-2014 09:55 AM
@rabbitearbandicoot wrote:
@am*3 wrote:
What is an STC?
http://ret.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/Certificates/Small-scale-Technology-Certificates/what-is-stcthanks AM. I have read that - that's where I got the headache. I still don't understand what the pros and cons are to have them assigned to the installer V owning them yourself?
I was waiting for someone who actually has solar to answer.
STC is a rating, like mile per gallon for a car.
As far as installer v owning yourself...I can tell you what choice I'd make. I'm assuming it's about the same for me, as you (maybe not?)
The installer lays out the money for the panels and labour, you get a small cut of the "profit" over X amount of years. Profit = money paid back by the electric company, government incentives, etc.). You owning...you lay out all the costs. If you have the money, then all the better.
I might go the first option next year.