Dr. Constable asks about the photovoltaic rebate program, including the number of grid-connected solar systems subsidised, their locations, and the rebate rate. The answer provides detailed figures on funding, system installations, locations within WA, and the rebate structure.

AnsweredQoN 352Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 August 2005
Portfolio
Energy

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(b) how many grid-connected solar power systems were subsidised by the payments in (a) over the same period; (c) where are the grid-connected solar power systems subsidised by this program located; and (d) what is the rate of rebate payable under the photovoltaic rebate program?
(c) where are the grid-connected solar power systems subsidised by this program located; and (d) what is the rate of rebate payable under the photovoltaic rebate program?
(d) what is the rate of rebate payable under the photovoltaic rebate program?
2000-01 - $551 026 2001-02 - $166 916 2002-03 - $103 865 2003-04 - $76 050 2004-05 - $30 240 (b) 1999-00 - 2 grid-connected systems (plus 10 stand alone systems) 2000-01 - 31 grid-connected systems (plus 45 stand alone systems) 2001-02 - 16 grid-connected systems (plus 5 stand along systems) 2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems) 2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
2001-02 - $166 916 2002-03 - $103 865 2003-04 - $76 050 2004-05 - $30 240 (b) 1999-00 - 2 grid-connected systems (plus 10 stand alone systems) 2000-01 - 31 grid-connected systems (plus 45 stand alone systems) 2001-02 - 16 grid-connected systems (plus 5 stand along systems) 2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems) 2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
2002-03 - $103 865 2003-04 - $76 050 2004-05 - $30 240 (b) 1999-00 - 2 grid-connected systems (plus 10 stand alone systems) 2000-01 - 31 grid-connected systems (plus 45 stand alone systems) 2001-02 - 16 grid-connected systems (plus 5 stand along systems) 2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems) 2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
2003-04 - $76 050 2004-05 - $30 240 (b) 1999-00 - 2 grid-connected systems (plus 10 stand alone systems) 2000-01 - 31 grid-connected systems (plus 45 stand alone systems) 2001-02 - 16 grid-connected systems (plus 5 stand along systems) 2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems) 2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
2004-05 - $30 240 (b) 1999-00 - 2 grid-connected systems (plus 10 stand alone systems) 2000-01 - 31 grid-connected systems (plus 45 stand alone systems) 2001-02 - 16 grid-connected systems (plus 5 stand along systems) 2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems) 2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
(b) 1999-00 - 2 grid-connected systems (plus 10 stand alone systems) 2000-01 - 31 grid-connected systems (plus 45 stand alone systems) 2001-02 - 16 grid-connected systems (plus 5 stand along systems) 2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems) 2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
2000-01 - 31 grid-connected systems (plus 45 stand alone systems) 2001-02 - 16 grid-connected systems (plus 5 stand along systems) 2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems) 2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
2001-02 - 16 grid-connected systems (plus 5 stand along systems) 2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems) 2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems) 2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems 2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system) (c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
(c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System. 1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid. (d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations
(d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations

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Answered
14 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
29 days
(a) 1999-00 - $81 356
2000-01 - $551 026
2001-02 - $166 916
2002-03 - $103 865
2003-04 - $76 050
2004-05 - $30 240
(b) 1999-00 - 2 grid-connected systems (plus 10 stand alone systems)
2000-01 - 31 grid-connected systems (plus 45 stand alone systems)
2001-02 - 16 grid-connected systems (plus 5 stand along systems)
2002-03 - 12 grid-connected systems (plus 2 stand alone systems)
2003-04 - 13 grid-connected systems
2004-05 - 7 grid-connected systems (plus 1 stand alone system)
(c) 80 grid-connected systems are installed at various locations on the South West Interconnected (Electricity) System.
1 grid-connected system is installed on the Carnarvon local electricity grid.
(d) $4 per Watt of solar generating capacity installed, capped at $4 000 for residential installations and $8 000 for community installations

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