Alliance makes solar affordable on the Sunshine Coast

An innovative alliance between the Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC), MCU (Maleny Credit Union) and Ingenero makes solar affordable for householders on the Sunshine Coast.

This region already has one of the highest adoption rates for solar in Australia and this project is set to make it the national leader. The 10,000 Solar Roofs Project follows on the great success of the 1,000 Solar Roofs Challenge run by SCEC in the first half of 2009.

The project was formally launched by Cr Keryn Jones of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 12 December.

No up-front cost

You can now put solar power and solar hot water on your rooftop for no up-front cost, then use the savings from your electricity bills to pay off the system. Thanks to a low cost solar loan from MCU, you too can go solar and start saving money on your energy bills today.

Save on your electricity bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

In the face of rising electricity prices, switching to solar will substantially reduce your household’s energy consumption and shield you from predicted further increases. Currently you can expect a 1.08kW solar power system to reduce your household’s energy bills by between $380-$470 a year and cut around 30% of its greenhouse gas emissions. And replacing an electric hot water system with solar is the single most effective action a household can take to reduce their power bills and carbon footprint.

Generate income from solar power

The Federal and State Governments are supporting the uptake of residential solar systems: the Federal  Solar Credits reduce the cost of the system and the Queensland feed-in tariff pays you for the solar power you send back to the grid. All Queenslanders can sell their surplus solar power into the electricity grid at a minimum of 44 cents per kilowatt hour – some retailers pay more.  By taking advantage of this feed-in tariff, the solar power system pays for itself much more quickly than through savings alone.

Quality systems with extended warranties

An Ingenero solar power system is designed and manufactured to ensure maximum power output, which means you can make the most of the system’s ability to feed power into the grid and lower your energy bills. It comes with a 10+25 year warranty and our ‘no worries’ 10 year installation guarantee, giving you peace of mind over the long term.

Make the switch to solar

Find out how simple it is for you to make the switch to solar. Get an obligation-free instant proposal below or you can talk to a solar consultant on 1300 867 671.