Solar Power Systems: Once a fortnight check the inverter LED operating status. At three months check the solar panel array for shading, as surrounding trees will have grown & could be affecting your panels. Check your electricity bill to ensure you are being credited for energy generated by your solar power system.

For full maintenance details please review Solar Power System Maintenance

Solar Hot Water: Your systems are designed so that there is little to do regarding system maintenance. Personally inspecting or servicing the system is not recommended. A complete system service is recommended every 3- 5 years depending on the individual manufacturers recommendations and the area you live in.

For full maintenance details please review Solar Hot Water Maintenance 

A $200 million solar power station for the far west has been recommended for approval by the NSW Government under the Solar Flag Ships Program.

AGL will develop a 106 MW project at Nyngan and a 53 MW project at Broken Hill. On an annual basis, the projects will produce enough electricity to meet the needs of over 30,000 average households in New South Wales.

AGL’s Managing Director, Michael Fraser said,  they represent a tremendous opportunity for AGL and the broader solar industry to begin the roll-out of solar power as a meaningful source of generation supply in Australia.

Its an energy efficient choice, naturally.

Solar water heating offers low running costs, reduces the amount of fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Its good for your wallet and good for the environment. Plus, if you switch now you will also receive up to $250 cash back (on an eftpos card)

$250 CASH BACK  “It’s on again!”

If you missed the Rinnai $250 cash back last year then now’s the time to get in quick!

This $250 Cash back is available for the Stainless Steel “Equinox powered by RINNAI” range of solar hot water systems.

The Equinox Cash back promotion runs from 1^st April to 30^th June 2013 and requires the SHW system to be purchased, fully installed & paid before 30^th of June 2013.

Equinox Cash Back Brochure

Full Equinox Cash Back Terms & Conditions

Forms to be received by Rinnai before 12th July 2013

Superior Solar supports the great Australian initiative of Earth Hour. We have been helping people in our community switch to solar for over 10 years, with quality systems,  expert advice and a friendly team of qualified solar experts.

Superior Solar will offer all new purchases of a solar power system an upgraded inverter. This will allow you to expand your system at some in the future to produce even more solar power.

Once you have taken your pledge forward your confirmation email direct to customercare @ superiorsolar dot com dot au

• This offer is valued at approximately $350
• All system purchases are also entitled to the government rebates of approximately $1000
• The offer is valid immediately and is open to all new solar system purchases with the deposit paid from 15th  March to the 30th June 2013.
• You must present your confirmation email after taking your Earth Hour pledge to be eligible for this package.

Read more about Earth Hour 

This Newcastle Surgery is one of a growing number of businesses seizing the solar opportunity to take control of their energy management.

View live solar data and more information about this system here: Newcastle Obesity Clinic Solar Power

This Earth Hour, we aren’t just switching off our lights as a show of unity in protecting the planet. We’re taking action into our own hands, and pledging to switch to renewable energy.

By taking the pledge – or indicating you’ve already switched – you go into the draw to win a FREE solar power system valued at $7500.*

Why Pledge your support for renewable energy

• It sends a clear message to governments and corporate Australia that now is the time to secure our future and support the renewables revolution.
• Your individual pledge will count towards your local community’s tally in the Earth Hour Community Challenge.
• If you opt in for the petition at the end of the pledge form, your voice will be heard and you will be assisting WWF in our goal to see the Renewable Energy Target increased to 50% by 2030.
• You could win FREE SOLAR* for you or a friend. *terms & conditions on WWF website | This is not provided by Superior Solar

The total power supplied by roof top systems now exceeds that produced by Hazelwood power station as of July 2012. By the end of 2013 the cumulative megawatt capacity of PV systems could surpass Australia’s largest power station, the 2880 MW Eraring Power Station. This is a cumulative effort by families across Australia.

Superior Solar has installed thousands of solar power and solar hot water systems in our local community and offers real solutions for family’s wanting to make the switch. Feel good and save money using energy FREE from the sun.

Switch off for good this Earth Hour… and switch on to renewable energy.

Earth Hour 830 pm March 23rd 2013

More about Earth Hour 2013

Make a pledge to support renewable energy

The government has opened the Local Government Energy Efficiency Program (LGEEP) for applications. The $24 million program will support local governing authorities install energy efficient solar and heat pump hot water systems in their buildings and community facilities, particularly where those authorities are situated in low socio-economic or otherwise disadvantaged areas.

Eligibility

All local governing authorities across Australia will be eligible for a maximum grant amount according to their size.

Additional funding will be available to local governing authorities based on their socio-economic status.

Local governing authorities will be required to:

• Obtain and provide three or more quotes from different installers and manufactures
• Install systems on owned or long term lease buildings (5 or more years remaining)
• Install systems which attract 10 or more Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) at the time of installation
• Co-fund the projects
• Install systems within 12 months of signing funding agreement.

The program is open for applications until 29 April 2013. Approved projects must be completed within 12 months.

LGEEP MediaRelease

LGEEP Factsheet

Program Guidelines

It is now possible for existing Solar Bonus Scheme customers to expand their generation capacity without losing their 60 or 20 cent feed in tariff.

Please note, the SBS is closed to new applicants, this information only applies to existing participants.

SBS customers who receive the 60c or 20 c per kilowatt hour tariff may now expand their overall generating capacity and retain their existing tariff for their scheme generator if the additional capacity is from a separately metered non-scheme generator. Scheme payments are not available for the non-scheme generator.

Customers should check what feed-in tariffs are available and confirm whether their preferred retailer will also pay a feed-in tariff for the generation from the non-scheme generator.

The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal publishes a benchmark rate for solar feed-in tariffs for generation from non-scheme generators. However, electricity retailers are free to make offers to customers and are not required to pay a tariff for non-scheme generation.

Customers are obliged to notify their distribution network service provider (DNSP) of any change to their generator that would affect their receipt of scheme payments. Fines and penalties of up to $110,000 may apply for failure to notify.

The connection must be made in accordance with directions provided by the DNSP. The scheme generator will need to be gross metered and the non-scheme generator will need to be net metered. The DNSPs are currently processing these requests manually while updating their systems so customers may experience a delay in receiving an approval.

Net versus gross meters

Please note, the SBS offers a ‘gross’ tariff which means that customers are paid for all the electricity exported to the grid by their eligible renewable energy generator. Customers who prefer to receive a SBS ‘net’ tariff may choose to do so. However as DNSPs do not allow customers to have two net meters, customers adding a second non-scheme generator will need to take this into account when making any decision.

If you are interested in increasing your system size please contact our solar team to discuss further.

You have won this fantastic new Rinnai BBQ

Please contact us to organise collection.

Our office is closed from 4 pm Friday 21st December 2012 and reopens Monday 7th January 2013. Please bring identification with you to collect your prize.

Thank you to everyone that entered the competition. It was a privilege to be able to giveaway such a great item.

We welcome your continued support on facebook and Linked in pages and appreciate any recommendations or reviews you are able to post.

We will continue to offer up to date news and relevant information that may benefit you and your family.

Superior Solar would like to wish all our customers and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to an exciting 2013 continuing our contribution to a renewable energy future.

Our office will be closed from Friday 21st December through to Monday 7th January 2013. If you urgently need to contact us during the break please call the office on 4323 9050 or 4973 1088 for further instructions.