Department of Mining and Energy 's Solar for Multi Dwellings Grant Scheme (the Scheme) supports owners of units/apartments in multi dwelling developments to install new shared rooftop solar systems for the benefit of residents, including tenants.

Who can apply

Management corporations or other shared property management entity.

Available funding

The grant will be available at the rate of $7,500.00 (exclusive of GST) per Dwelling capped at a maximum total amount of 50% (exclusive of GST) of the total cost of eligible works.

For example, the maximum grant available to a Body Corporate with 10 participating Dwellings would be $75,000 (exclusive of GST), which could contribute 50% of a shared solar PV project with a total cost for eligible works of $150,000.

What can be funded

• Funding is available for the supply and installation of a shared solar PV system that supplies power to multiple dwellings including:
• solar panels and inverter
• solar sharing technology
• smart meters
• battery storage systems

Additional criteria:

1. Works must be situated on common property and supply power behind the meter.
2. Works must supply power to a minimum of two (2) dwellings.
3. The works must limit the electricity supplied to the building's common areas (if connected) to the equal proportion available to each participating dwelling.
4. Costs and benefits of the installation must be equitably shared among participating dwellings.
5. The works must comply with Australian Standards and Northern Territory legislation and meet all connection requirements and have the required approvals from the Power and Water Corporation.

It is recommended that applicants propose shared solar PV systems that connect to all Dwellings, including those that are rented. Management corporations should engage both owner occupiers and owner investors on the benefits of the Scheme and encourage their participation. This ensures that all residents can fairly benefit from the Scheme and may help to reduce shared installation costs.

Further Information

Solar for Multi Dwellings Grant Scheme - terms and conditions

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