Since the announcement on Budget night - May 12, 2015 there has been significant interest within the solar and energy efficiency industries regarding how to apply the $20,000 immediate asset write off.

After more than four years of operation with many people patiently waiting for certificates to settle through the Clearing House we have finally witnessed the emptying of the Clearing House today.

 The Clean Energy Regulator announced on Friday 27 February 2015 that the Small-scale Technology Percentage (STP) for 2015 is to be 11.71 per cent.

It’s no secret that interest in commercial PV is growing amongst both businesses and government organisations. If you’re banking on reducing the upfront cost of a large installation by creating STCs, it pays to do your homework first.

Last Friday something remarkable happened. The spot price for Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) rose above the price for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) for the first time since March 2013, and to the highest levels seen in more than 3 years. 

The level of solar installations registering Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) in 2014 was 13 per cent above the STC target.