Research the available solar panel rebates and incentives provided by both the Australian federal government and New South Wales state government. Ensure you keep updated with current policies, as these can change frequently. A good starting point is the Australian Government's Clean Energy Regulator website and the New South Wales Government energy support pages. Understand the key rebate programs: the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and New South Wales-specific incentives. Under the SRES, you may be eligible to receive Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) for installing solar panels, which can be traded for a discount on your system or sold separately. Calculate your potential STCs. The number of STCs you receive depends on your location, installation date, and the expected electricity output of your system. For Bathurst, being a regional area in NSW, you will generate a certain number of STCs which you can confirm using the online STC calculator provided by the ...
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