HOMEOWNERS

Make the switch on your home

Solar Savers is providing free advice and trustworthy quotes to residents in participating Councils.

Select your Council to register interest and learn more:

Banyule City Council

Bayside City Council

Boroondara City Council

City of Casey

Glen Eira City Council

Knox City Council

Manningham City Council

Maroondah City Council

Maribyrnong City Council

MERRI-BEK CITY COUNCIL

City of Monash

Hepburn shire council

Yarra Ranges Council

The registration form is for Homeowners, Landlords and Renters in participating Councils and should take 5 – 10 minutes to complete. If you have any issues with the webform, please call 1300 548 598 and leave a voicemail for our friendly team to call you back.

Are you a Business Owner wanting to install rooftop solar on your business? Complete the Business Enquiry form here.

*For residents and business owners in participating Council areas only

CALL 1300 548 598

Part 1 - Eligibility

Firstly, how did you hear about Solar Savers?*

Where did you hear about Solar Savers?

Select from below which best describes you:*

Homeowner

Landlord

Tenant

Please wait while we take you to the tenant registration form

Is it an existing home?*

Yes

Is the property currently tenanted with a rental agreement in place?*

Yes

No Rental Agreement

Solar Savers can only assist rental properties that have a Rental Agreement in place. Please enquire again when you have a signed Rental Agreement.

Do you use a Property Manager (i.e. real estate) to manage your rental property?*

Yes

Is your rental property valued at under $3 million?*

Check your latest council rates notice for the current valuation of your property. If you would like to install solar power on multiple rental properties, please select one for this initial enquiry.

Yes

Ineligible for Solar Panel Rebate

Please note, Victorian households are not eligible to receive a rebate for installing a solar PV system if the value of the property exceeds $3 million or they have an existing solar PV system*. If you and/or your Tenants may be willing to install solar power without the rebate, please contact Solar Savers on 1300 548 598 to discuss further.

* Early adopters who installed their system prior to 1 November 2009 are eligible to receive a rebate to replace or expand their existing system.

Would you like to proceed and get a quote without the solar panel rebate?*

Yes

Is your home an apartment with shared roof space?*

Yes

Do you already have solar?*

Yes

Are you interested in upgrading or adding a battery to an existing solar PV system?*

Yes

Are you interested in replacing an existing solar PV system?*

Yes

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Do you have a Pensioner Concession Card?*

Yes

Solar for Apartments

Solar Savers is currently unable to install solar PV systems for an individual apartment with a shared roof space. We recommend you seek approval from your Owners Corporation and explore other clean energy options such as GreenPower and Carbon Offsets. Please provide your email address if you would like to be kept informed of future Solar Savers programs for apartments:

Email*

Home Under Construction

The Solar Savers program is for the installation of solar PV systems on existing properties. Please contact us again when your new home is near completion.

Thank you for visiting the Solar Savers website.

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New PV Systems Only

The Solar Savers program is for installations of new PV systems only.

If you are interested in upgrading your system, please email us at info@solarsavers.org.au

Solar Savers for Pensioners

Would you like Solar Savers to assess the suitability of solar for you and your home before speaking with our installers?*

Yes

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Are you interested in the Bank Australia loan?

Yes

Part 2 - Request for Quote Information

If you are interested in a free no-obligation quote from our installer eko energy, we’ll need to know a bit about your home and your electricity usage. If you are aware of any heritage or planning restrictions on your property, we recommend contacting your local council to determine if a permit is required to install solar.

How old is your home?*

How many storeys / levels is your home?*

What type of roof?*

Please note: We are unable to install PV panels on a slate roof.

Has your roof had any repairs within in the last 5 years?*

Do you think your roof has considerable shading during the day?*

Is your roof flat?*

Do you have cathedral ceilings where you wish to place the panels?*

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Switchboard photo - hidden

If convenient, please upload an image of your current switchboard.

Max. file size: 5 MB.

Switchboard photo

If convenient, please upload an image of your current switchboard.

Max. file size: 5 MB.

Switchboard photo upload confirmation*

I have uploaded a photo

I do not have a photo

Switchboard type*

Please select one of the images below that best resembles your switchboard.

Type 1 - spare spaces available

Type 2 - no spare spaces available

Type 3 - older style

Unsure -switchboard type

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Meter type - hidden

If convenient, please also upload an image of your electricity meter.

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Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1.

Meter type

If convenient, please also upload an image of your electricity meter.

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Meter type photo confirmation*

I have uploaded a photo

I do not have a photo

Cathedral Ceilings

Our installers are unable to fit solar PV systems on cathedral ceilings. If there is a part of your roof that is not cathedral style you may be able to have panels installed. Our installers will need to determine the suitability of your roof. If you do not know whether your roof has cathedral ceilings, please change your response to unsure, and continue with the form. Thank you

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Email*

What size Solar PV system for my home?

The size of your household helps us to understand your electricity usage.

Household size*

Please select which of the descriptions below best describes your household's size.

Single person / couple

Small families / 3-4 household members

Large families / 5 or more household members

How much electricity do you use?

If convenient, please upload your most recent electricity bill, including all sides/pages of the bill.

Electricity bill file upload

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Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 5.

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Electricity bill file upload

Max. file size: 5 MB.

Electricity bill file upload confirmation*

I have uploaded a recent electricity bill

I do not have a recent electricity bill

How often do you receive your electricity bills?*

What is the approximate total of your monthly bill?*

Under $50

$50-$100

$100-$200

$200 plus

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What is the approximate total of your quarterly bill?*

Under $100

$100-$200

$200-$500

$500 plus

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What time of the day do you use the majority of your electricity?

We also need to know when you use your electricity most. Are you home all day or do you use most of your electricity at night? With Solar PV, It’s best to use the generated power during the day (or use it to charge a storage battery) rather than export it to the grid.

How often are you home during the day?*

Most days (more than 4 days per week)

Almost always (4 days per week)

Sometimes (2-3 days per week)

Rarely (1 day or less per week)

Batteries

Are you interested in solar storage options such as batteries?

Part 3 - Contact Details

Name*

Street number & name*

Suburb*

Postcode*

Email*

Phone*

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Don't have a Landline?

I don't have a landline

I have a landline

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Mobile Phone

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Don't have a Mobile?

I don't have a mobile

I have a mobile

Main Contact*

Are you completing this form on behalf of a friend or relative and would like to be the main contact?

Designated Contact Name*

Designated Contact Email*

Designated Contact Phone*

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Do you speak a language other than English at home?*

Yes

What is the first language you speak at Home?*

Do you require a translator?*

Yes

Are you a low-income household?*

Yes

Solar Savers for Low Income Residents

Merri-bek City Council are helping low income households reduce cost of living pressures. Council may provide financial support towards the cost of your solar system. Note: The current round of funding has now closed. New funding will re-open in July 2023. There are 50 subsidised places available in the 2023-24 financial year. Registering your interest now will mean your details are added to a waitlist and you will be contacted by a Merri-bek Officer in 5 business days.

Do you have a pension or healthcare card?*

Yes

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Consent*

I agree for Merri-bek Council to contact me to discuss grant funding support to install solar

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Consent to be contacted (removed)*

Do you consent to being contacted so Solar Savers can promote and better understand the benefits of this program?

Yes

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Do you consent to being contacted so Solar Savers can promote and better understand the benefits of this program?

Yes

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.