BREAZE

BREAZE is able to buy high quality Conergy photovoltaic (PV) panels for members in bulk. It's the collective power of BREAZE folk getting together to take personal action to avert a climate challenged future.

The time for talking is rapidly coming to an end. We need to act, and act collectively. By installing a domestic solar electricity system you are reducing emissions generated by Victoria's coal-fired power stations.

People interested in taking part in the BREAZE Solar Electricity Project can find all the necessary information and forms on this page.

See the successes - Pictures of Panels and Inverters successfully installed via a BBE or BREAZE scheme.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BREAZE SOLAR ELECTRCITY PROJECT

Please read the rest of this webpage for more detailed information about system pricing, system dimensions, financial assistance available under the Solar Credits Scheme ... Then complete our questionnaire:

To apply fill out the following Solar Electricity Installation Questionnaire:

Download the Solar Electricity Installation Questionnaire.

Mail the questionnaire to BREAZE at the following address:

BREAZE, Solar Electricity Project, PO Box 319W, Ballarat West, Vic 3350

Note that by filling out and submitting our paperwork you are making an expression of interest and providing information we need to assess the suitability of your installation site; you are NOT making a formal order and are not under any obligation to BREAZE.

If you need more information, please come to one of our free public presentations ...


BREAZE SOLAR ELECTRICITY PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

DATES:  Wed March 24th, Wed April 14th & Wed April 28th
TIME:  7pm for Solar Hot Water, 8pm for Solar Electrcity
WHERE: The Cooinda Centre, 10 Learmonth Road, Wendouree, Ballarat.
WHAT TO BRING: A pen

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS AND PRICING

Prices for Solar Systems for 1.0 kW Systems. **

Prices for Solar Systems for 1.5 kW Systems. **

**These prices include the cost of a standard installation. If necessary, extra costs due to difficult or dangerous installations or upgrades of switchboards to meet regulatory requirements, will be paid directly to our installers as per their final quotation. These prices do not include costs over which BREAZE has no control, such as the swapping of your current meter to a 'bi-directional meter' via a Powercor invoice to householders (approx. ~$330) nor the cost of an electrical inspection as required by regulations (approx ~$100 but more if you are remote from Ballarat).

SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (Do I have enough roof space?)

( UPDATE PENDING )

Note: these dimensions are a guide only as to whether the system will fit on your roof. You will need to speak to our installers before making a final decisions.

SYSTEM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

Information about the Conergy P170M Solar PV Panels/Modules: Conergy P170M Solar PV Module Specification Sheet and about the 5 Year Warranty they come with: Conergy Solar PV Module Warranty

Information about the SMA SunnyBoy SB1100 and SB1700 Inverters used: SMA SunnyBoy 1100 1700 2500 Inverters

Information about the Conergy mounting rails: Conergy SunTop III Mounting Rails

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOLAR CREDITS SCHEME

The Federal Government "Solar Credits" Scheme currently provides financial assistance to homeowners wanting to install a solar power system.

Unlike the previous Solar Rebate, Solar Credits are NOT means tested.

You can read about Solar Credits on the Department of Climate Change website: http://www.climatechange.gov.au/renewabletarget/

You can also read Nick Lanyon's take on the subject in our article "What will replace the $8000 pv rebate?"

REGARDING PLANNING PERMITS (Heritage Overlays and Design and Development Overlays)

If your installation address is within a Heritage Overlay or Design and Development Overlay you need to contact Statutory Planning at the City of Ballarat (5320 5640) or your local council for advice about applying for a planning permit.

To find out if your installation address is located within a heritage overlay area, please obtain a FREE "Planning Property Report" from: http://services.land.vic.gov.au/landchannel/jsp/reports/ReportsIntro.jsp

You may also find these documents useful: Summary of heritage permit requirements , Sample of acceptable application letter , Sample of letter for neighbour . These give you an idea of what may be required - they are not comprehensive, nor authoritative and are no substitute for advice from Statutory Planning.

Again, BREAZE has no authority to advise you about planning issues specific to your situation. Please contact Statutory Planning at the City of Ballarat (5320 5640) or your local council for advice.

MORE INFORMATION

If you have any further enquiries, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the Solar Electricity Line at the BREAZE Office on 5329 1730.