Solar Batteries Hobart & Tasmania
In a similar trend to mainland Australia, solar power system prices in Tasmania have been on a downward trend for several years, making solar panels an increasingly feasible option for households in urban centres like Hobart and Launceston, and right across the state. For Tasmanian households looking to choose how they manage and regulate their home energy consumption, this trend presents a viable opportunity to significantly minimise exposure to rising household electricity costs and, ultimately, achieve their energy independence.
The amount you can potentially save with rooftop solar and a home battery system is subject to several factors. This includes where you live in Hobart or Tasmania, the orientation and setup of your solar panel system, the size of the home battery, and, of course, your household’s energy consumption habits. However, many households typically experience a reduction in their energy costs right away. While it’s difficult to predict exactly how much you could save by installing a home battery system, factors such as efficient energy management, suitable system sizing and orientation, and favourable weather conditions could contribute to significant cost reductions in the long run.
Tasmania electricity prices & grid information
While Tasmania has among the lowest regulated electricity prices in Australia, households and businesses are experiencing escalating energy costs, making energy security an increasingly important issue for many Tasmanians in 2023. The Tasmanian Government has acknowledged this and expanded the Energy Saver Loan Scheme, however, the power cost increases seen throughout much of 2022, combined with the current uncertainty that many across the state face, has seen more Tasmanians turn to solutions like home battery systems to take charge of their energy costs.
Solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs)
The expansion of renewable energy initiatives, like state government solar panel rebates, has led to an increase in household solar power fed into the grid. This trend has brought about a supply and demand dynamic resulting in the value of feed-in tariffs decreasing, making it less attractive for households to feed the excess solar energy their solar PV panels produce back into the grid. As a result, more Tasmanian households are now investing in home batteries to protect themselves from rising electricity costs. By storing excess solar energy in a home battery, that energy can be used during peak times instead of relying on the grid, potentially leading to significant cost savings.
What's more, this trend towards home battery adoption is driven by an increasing desire among Tasmanians to lower carbon emissions and become more environmentally-conscious energy users. Home batteries not only provide a practical solution for managing energy usage and reducing energy expenditure, they also align with sustainability goals. The rise in home battery adoption represents a positive step towards a more sustainable energy future in Australia, where households have greater control over their energy usage and management while also reducing their carbon footprint.
Tasmanian Government Energy Saver Loan Scheme
At present, there aren’t any state-based rebates for solar panels and local households that invest in a solar panel system receive the Federal Government STCs. However, Tasmanians can take advantage of the interest-free loans the state government has made available.
The Tasmania Energy Saver Loan Scheme provides interest-free loans ($500 to $10,000 over a three-year period) for households and businesses to implement energy efficient upgrades, including solar batteries like the sonnenBatterie. To be eligible for this Tasmanian Government solar battery scheme, the battery system must be purchased and installed through a network of approved and accredited vendors, like sonnen.
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