The NSW Government has announced a Solar Bonus Scheme for NSW with the following features:
- A gross tariff of 60c/kWh for all electricity that is supplied to the grid
- 7 years duration.
NSW government objectives for the Scheme
- Encourage and support people who want to act on climate change by generating renewable energy locally.
- Build the state's green collar jobs sector, by helping solar technology compete with non-renewable energy sources.
- Expand the visibility of renewable energy technologies to help motivate the whole community in responding to climate change.