Small-scale technology certificates (STC)

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The Clean Energy Regulator will issue Small-scale Technology Certificates STCs for the installation of certain renewable energy infrastructure, depending on type, size and location. http://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/RET/Scheme-participants-and-industry/Agents-and-installers/Small-scale-technology-certificates

Most solar installers incorrectly call this system a “Government Rebate” when what they offer is a “discount” if the customer signs over their rights to the STCs. Is the customer getting the value of their STCs or are companies making a profit? I noted the “rebate” was different between supplier quotes.

Has anyone claimed their own STC and traded them, either through the Clearing House or through the market? What was your experience?

Choice might like to include this in future Solar / Renewable articles.

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Thanks for the heads up @zackarii, will be sure to pass it on to our experts working on solar.

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@zackarii: Thank you for this posting.
Like you, I have long wondered about the logistics and financial aspects involved in not signing over the STCs to solar installers/sellers etc.
Let us hope that there will be people on here with experience to share with us.
Grateful to you for raising the questions.

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