Friday, 9 January 2009

Solar firms optimistic

Adelaide Advertiser
Thursday 8/1/2009 Page: 31

THE solar energy industry is gearing up for a brighter future under proposed changes to the Federal Government's rebate scheme from July, Solar Shop Australia says. Business prospects are also bright with small businesses being eligible for a grid connection rebate for the first time since the scheme was introduced in 2000 and no means testing for householders.

The St Peters-based national company has put in place new strategies to capitalise on the changes and hopes to increase its market share to 50% in two years, managing director Adrian Ferraretto said. "The alternative was zero rebate. We were seriously considering a future without rebates, which would have been disastrous for the industry," Mr Ferraretto said.

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