ROOFTOP SOLAR System

Solar panels generate clean power by converting the sun’s energy into electricity via the modules and special material within the panel. It’s a pretty simple process that requires no moving parts. Most homes in Australia are connected to the electricity grid, which uses alternating current (AC) electricity. But solar panels generate direct current (DC) electricity. So, an inverter transforms the DC electricity into AC electricity so that the energy you generate can be used in your home.

The Clean Energy Council’s accreditation scheme makes sure that accredited solar providers such as Econ Energy have the necessary professional training, follow industry best practices, adhere to Australian standards, and regularly update their skills and product knowledge. Our accreditation gives you peace of mind in knowing that you’re dealing with qualified professionals and that your solar system is eligible to create STCs.

Also known as “STCs”, Small-scale Technology Certificates help subsidise the cost of your solar system. But why? As part of the Federal Government’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (also known as the RET scheme. The level of subsidy you receive depends on how many STCs your system is entitled to create, along with the market price of STCs at the time. Australia is divided up into various zones based on how much renewable energy a solar panel can generate. STCs are traded on the STC market, so the price varies according to supply and demand.