Another great failure (in addition to the Home Insulation Scheme) of the Australian Government is that one of the Solar Electricity Rebate Scheme.
It is open to abuse, imporation of inferior materials from China, and a kickback scheme for mates, just like the Insulation Scheme, which also involved, crime syndicates cashing in on the action.
The government has offered the general public, a rebate of up to $8,000 for a one off photo voltaic cell roof installtion. The claims are that all it will cost the consumer is approx. $4000 for a 1kW installation.
What the consumer is NOT aware of is that for the majority of general population of e.g. Victoria and Tasmania is that a 1.5kW cell system is NOT enough to power the average family home.
There is also no battery storage for night time use, so power MUST be drawn from the utility company.
Current prices as of this post date are at approx. $20,000 for a 3kW system.
What the government is DELIBERATELY NOT telling the consumer is that once the home is connected to a solar system, the electrcity tarriff is also at a higher rate than prior to the solar installation.
Since most families offspring are most precious to them, the government also uses fear tactics to "Go Solar and save your childeren", which is a well known lie within the industry.
The enery required per kW to make photovoltaic cells is far more than what they deliver in the average lifetime of a family home.
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