This GVCE project is supported by the Victorian Government.   Grid-connected solar PV systems, for homes, community halls and businesses throughout seven Victorian municipalities - Greater Shepparton, Campaspe, Moira, Strathbogie, Benalla, Mitchell and Murrindindi. To date GVCE has organised the installation of over 2,600 solar PV systems. NEW PRICING effective as of 15 Dec 2011: Standard 1.5kW systems $2,600 and $3,200 (zones 3 & 4 respectively) Standard 5kW systems $10,800 and $11,950 (zones 3 & 4 respectively) - other sizes also available For an onsite assessment by an accredited solar installer/qualified electrician Register Your Interest Now Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone us on 5826 2513 for any inquiries. More information

Where, when and what will talk about?

Periodically we hold information sessions to explain how solar power works and how it relates to our community bulk-buy projects.

Details of our next information session is below:

Where / When?

Overlander Hotel – function room
Benalla Road, Shepparton
Wednesday 14 December 2011
7.30 to 9.30pm

What will we cover?

• How a solar power system works
• What size system would be suitable for your needs (a copy of your power bill would be helpful)
• Electricity tariffs available to solar customers
• Smart Meters explained
• How to organise an inspection of your property by an accredited solar installer (electrician)
• System prices and quoting
• Post installation paperwork explained
• Hand-outs will be provided
• Free home energy assessments (available to any participant installing a solar PV system)

Prices range from $2,910 for a standard 1.5kW (8 panel) system in Zone 3, and $3,466 in Zone 4. Sizes range from 1.5kW to 5kW.

Time for questions and an opportunity to register your interest in a property inspection and quote.

Note: residents of Greater Shepparton, the Shires of Campaspe, Strathbogie, Moira, Mitchell, Murrindindi and the Rural City of Benalla are eligible to register for our community bulk-buy.

Free Energy Workshops - dates/towns to be posted in the new year

As part of our Solar Valley Hubs program funding through the Victorian Government (Sustainability Victoria) we are able to offer free energy efficiency workshops to 200 households with solar PV systems installed (from 18 December 2010 to 30 June 2012).

We've titled the workshops "How Low Can You Go" and they are designed to help solar power owners learn more about:

• how to decipher power bills (what does that new solar credit actually mean?)
• electricity retailers and what they are offering solar customers
• maximising your financial return from your solar power system
• suggestions on how to further reduce your energy use and increase energy efficiency

Our first two "How Low Can You Go" workshops were held on 8 December 2011 in Murchison.

Feedback from the 45 participants who attended was great, although most said the 2.5hrs wasn't long enough!

We will run further workshops in other towns in the new year and we'll be posting dates/venues on this page shortly.

(photos taken at the first workshops will be posted in the next day or so)