How To Claim Victoria Solar Panel Rebate?
How to claim Victoria solar panel rebate? It is an important question for those who want to benefit from the Victoria Solar Homes program. Because the details of the Solar Homes Program delivery is quite complicated. However, if you follow a number of procedures, it will become an easy goal to get back that amount. Just follow these 8 easy steps to claim your money back.
1.Find the right solar retailer: Finding the right retailer is the most important task for a solar panel installation, along with a discount on solar energy. So, you need to be careful in choosing the right retailer as there are some mandatory issues regarding the retailer and the installer. Retailer and Installer must be certified by the Clean Energy Council, which means that the retailer must have the resources of a pool of experts and licensed professionals. If you can choose the right retailer, you will be 90% successful. Please note that you cannot get approval for rebate unless your retailer is authorized by the CEC.
2. Get a Quote: Getting a quote is the first and foremost step for requesting rebate on solar installation. You must obtain a quote for the solar system (PV) or the solar battery storage from an authorized retailer for the respective solar properties. After discussing certain things with your retailer, such as, history of your order and energy consumption, the retailer will send you an quote that contains all relevant information, cost, size, and performance. You should select the most important information from the listing, 1) the name of the retailer 2) the quote number 3) the quote amount.
Prepare with documents: look before you leap. If you are smart, you should prepare all the required documents before submitting your application details.
3. To prove ownership of your property:
- Publication of municipal fees for systems
To verify your identity: (You will need to enter two types of identification details.)
- Driver’s license
- Health card
- Australian passport
- Australian birth certificate
- Foreign passport
- Immicard
To check your income status:
- Notice of Assessment by the Australian Tax Authorities
- Centrelink payment summary
4. Apply for the Rebate: When you have a suitable quotation from the certified retailer, and all the required documents have become ready, you can upload your request to the Victoria Solar rebate Portal. You can do this yourself using the retailer’s name and listing information. However, it is worth asking your solar expert or retailer for any help if required.
5. Proof of Ownership: Once you have completed and uploaded your application, you will be notified by email with a link. You can access your portal by clicking the link. The next step is to complete the application. To complete the application, you will need to provide with a proof of your property, income, and identity.
6. Proof of identity and income: To prove your identity and income status, you will need to upload the relevant documents as mentioned above. You must submit all the necessary information to complete the request.
7. Provide Loan Repayment Information: Although you do not need to apply for an interest-free government loan, the application form asks whether you want or not a government loan. If you check yes, then you will need to provide your bank account details from which the repayment deadlines for loans will be deducted. It is important to remember that your loan qualification will be based on the calculated benefits that your retailer will provide. So, ask your retailer for the exact calculation of your generated benefits.
8. Receive confirmation number: Once you submit your request, you will automatically receive an email from the portal confirming that the Solar Victoria has received your application. When they receive all the information they need, they confirm your eligibility by sending you a QR code. The QR code is just an image that you can use. Next step — Contact your retailer to confirm that you will proceed with their quote and book for installation with them
