Date of Initial Application

Introduction

Privacy Collection Notice -

Solar Victoria is committed to protecting personal information provided by you in accordance with the privacy principles in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). The information you provide will be used to assess your eligibility and administer your grant application for the Solar for Apartments program. If all requested information is not received, Solar Victoria will be unable to assess your application.

The personal information in this form will be disclosed to relevant Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) staff and may be used to inform Members of Parliament and their staff of successful applications. Where you do not provide the information required by this form we may be unable to process your application. For more information, please refer to Solar Victoria’s privacy page https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/privacy

You may access the information you have provided to Solar Victoria via email apartments@team.solar.vic.gov.au or call our Customer Service team on 1300 376 393 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

Program Guidelines

You must read the eligibility requirements for the Solar for Apartments Program (the Program) to proceed.

I confirm I have read the Solar for Apartments Eligibility Requirements. By completing this application, I am applying for conditional approval for funding under the Program. If final approval is provided my Owners Corporation will be invited to sign a Funding Agreement at a later stage. *

Applicant Organisation

Owners Corporation number *

Plan of Subdivision number *

Property Address - Physical

Street address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Is your postal address the same as above *

YesNo

Local Government Area (LGA) *

Postal Address - (if different from above)

Street address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

ABN (if applicable)

Lookup

Incorporation Number (if applicable)

Primary Contact

Name of person making the application.

Full name *

Phone number *

Email *

Send code

I am submitting this application as a representative of:

The Owners Corporation Committee *

YesNo

What is your Position within the Owners Corporation *

A resident or apartment owner of the building *

YesNo

A strata manager/management company *

YesNo

Organisation name *

Organisation Address *

Applicant Organisation Contacts

Owners Corporation Authorised Primary contact (if different from the name provided above)

Full name

Title

Phone Number

Owners Corporation Authorised Secondary contact (eg. Committee Chairperson or Manager).

Full name *

Title *

Phone number *

Email *

Declaration

I certify that I am authorised to submit a grant application on behalf of the applicant organisation and and declare that my OC endorses this grant application. I state that the information in this application and attachments is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I will notify DEECA of any changes to this information and any circumstances that may affect this application. I acknowledge the Privacy Collection Notice in the Introduction section of this application. I understand that DEECA is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and that if a Freedom of Information request is made, DEECA will consult with the applicant before any decision is made to release the application or supporting documentation. I understand that this is an application only and may not necessarily result in funding approval. I understand that if this application is successful, that funding will be subject to terms and conditions set out in agreement with the Department. *

I understand and accept the Program Terms and Conditions detailed in Solar for Apartments Terms & Conditions *

Program Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Customer

To be eligible for funds under the Program the eligible customer must:

a. be a Victorian ‘tier three owners corporation’ or ‘tier four owners corporation’, as defined by the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic) (in summary, these are OCs that consist of 3 to 50 occupiable lots and are not a ‘services only owners corporation’; and

b. have not previously received a grant under this program. 

I confirm I meet the above customer eligibility *

Eligible Properties

To be eligible for funding under the Program, the building must:

a. be no more than 8 storeys tall;

b. be a completed development at the time of application;

c. be a Class 2 domestic building under the National Construction Code;¹

d. have a median capital improved apartment value that does not exceed $950,000;²

e. have not had a solar (PV) system installed in the last ten years;³and

f. be located in the State of Victoria.

¹See the Victorian Building Authorities website for more information.

²Please note, where applicants are unsure of their apartment value, Solar Victoria will confirm eligibility

³The OC may apply for funding to install solar PV for residential lots not already connected to an existing system.

I confirm I meet the above property eligibility criteria *

Eligible System

To be eligible for funding under the Program, the proposed solar PV system must:

a. supply power to a minimum of 5 residential lots, and no more than 50 lots;

b. demonstrate an annualised return on investment of 10% or higher (i.e. the payback period for the total purchase and installation cost is 10 years or less);

c. equitably share the benefits of the installation with participating residents;

d. limit the energy supplied to the building’s common area to the equal proportion available to each residential lot;

e. directly supply power to residential lots behind the meter;

f. be installed on parts of the roof that are common property;

g. use products from Solar Victoria’s Eligible Products list, or otherwise expressly agreed to by Solar Victoria;

h. use Solar Victoria authorised solar retailers and accredited installers, or otherwise use retailers and installers expressly agreed to by Solar Victoria.

I confirm I meet the above property eligibility criteria *

Project Overview

Will this installation be replacing an existing Solar PV system? *

YesNo

Is the existing Solar PV system greater than ten years old? *

YesNo

Having an existing Solar System less than 10 years old makes you not eligible for the program

The number of storeys of the tallest building on the property *

The total number of residential apartment lots at the property *

The total number of residential apartments lots participating/connecting to solar as part of this project? *

Of the number of participating apartment lots, what is the estimated number that are owner-occupier

Of the number of participating apartment lots, what is the estimated number of rented lots

Does the building have commercial/business lots? *

How many commercial/business lots are on the premises? *

How many commercial lots will be connected to the system? *

If yes, please note that commercial/business lot solar PV connections are not eligible for funding under the Solar for Apartments Program. *

I understand

What’s the estimated annual return on investment/savings per household (if known)

What’s the estimated payback period of the system for the project? (if known)

What type of solar PV technology will be installed as part of the project? *

solar PV directly connected to each apartment lotsolar PV coupled with solar sharing technologyother

Please describe your solar technology *

What is the estimated installation date? *

Have you or your Solar Retailer discussed this project with your Distributed Energy Network Retailer (eg. Citipower/Ausnet etc) ? *

Can you describe what other energy upgrades that have been made or are planned in the past/next 12 months at the project location (eg. Heat pump/hotwater upgrade, EV charger, Battery, other)

Project Budget

What is the estimated total project cost including GST *

How does the project intend to fund any gap in project costs? *

Are there additional project partners of funding providers for this project (eg private business, local council or other funding support) ? *

If yes, please list each partner involved in the project and describe their role *

Supporting Documentation

Initial quote for solar PV installation or Feasibility Study *

Browse

Registered Plan of subdivision *

Browse

Other

Browse

(Quote, Feasibility Study, Additional Documents)

Do you have any comments you would like to add to your application

Date of Approval

Initial Application Approval

Is this initial application approved? *

ApprovedMore Information RequiredRejected

Name of Approver *

Date application reviewed *

Please detail what information is required 1 *

Please detail what information is required 2

Please detail what information is required 3

Please detail what information is required 4

Reason for Rejection *

Date of Final Application

Solar for Apartments Final Application Form for Project Approval

Introduction and Privacy

Privacy Collection Notice -

Applicant Organisation Details

Owners Corporation number *

Plan of Subdivision number *

Property Address *

Street address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Postal Address (if different from above)

Street address

City

State

Postcode

Owners Corporation Authorised Primary Contact

Full Name *

Title *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Owners Corporation Authorised Secondary contact (eg. Committee Chairperson or Manager).

Full name *

Title *

Phone number *

Email address *

Declaration 

I certify that I am authorised to submit a grant application on behalf of the applicant organisation and declare that my OC endorses this grant application. I state that the information in this application and attachments is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I will notify DEECA of any changes to this information and any circumstances that may affect this application. I acknowledge the Privacy Collection Notice in the Introduction section of this application. I understand that DEECA is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and that if a Freedom of Information request is made, DEECA will consult with the applicant before any decision is made to release the application or supporting documentation. I understand that this is an application only and may not necessarily result in funding approval. I understand that if this application is successful, that funding will be subject to terms and conditions set out in agreement with the Department. *

I understand and accept the Program Terms and Conditions detailed in Solar for Apartment Terms & Conditions *

Property Details

Total number of residential apartments lots participating/connecting to solar PV as part of this project? *

Does the building have commercial/business lots? *

How many commercial/business lots are on the premises? *

How many commercial lots will be connected to the system? *

If yes, please note that commercial/business lot solar PV connections are not eligible for funding under the Solar for Apartments Program. *

I understand

Of the number of participating apartment lots, what is the estimated number that are owner-occupier?

Of the number of participating apartment lots, what is the estimated number of rented lots?

Project Details

Have all participating householders been informed of the costs and benefits to participate in the project? *

YesNo

Have all participating householders provided their consent to participate in this project? *

YesNo

What type of solar PV technology will be installed as part of the project? please select multiple if applicable. *

solar PV directly connected to each apartment lot, orsolar PV coupled with solar sharing technology

1. Please detail the Solar Sharing Technology Make and Model

Allume Energy SolShare 35ZECO Energy Marshall Black BoxOther

What is your solar sharing technology *

Does the quote include the costs of an interface protection device? *

Is a minimum five year whole-of-product warranty provided on the solar sharing technology? *

What is the solar sharing operational mode? *This can be found on your quote or by speaking to you Authorised Retailer

Solar PV Module Make and Model *

Solar Inverter Make and Model *

Total System size (kW) *

List the participating lot numbers *

Will common property power be connected as part of the project? *

YesNo

What proportion of power will be assigned to common property? *

Authorised Solar Retailer Business Name *

Authorised Solar Retailer ABN *

Lookup

What is the estimated installation date *

What is the estimated annual return on investment/savings per household? Refer to Authorised Solar Retailer quote

What is the estimated payback period of the system for the project *Refer to Authorised Solar Retailer quote

Project Budget

From the Authorised Solar Retailer quote, please provide the following:

What is the estimated total project cost including GST? *

What is the small-scale technology certificate (STC) amount? *

What is the Net Cost? *

Supporting Documentation

Final itemised quote for solar PV installation *

Browse

Owners Corporation Project Approval Letter *

Browse

Banking Form *

Browse

Other/additional documents

Browse

Do you have any comments you would like to add to your application

Date of Final Approval

Final Application Approval

Is this final application approved? *

ApprovedMore Information RequiredRejected

Final Application Approval Name *

Final Application Approval Date *

Final approval additional information required 1 *

Final approval additional information required 2

Final approval additional information required 3

Final approval additional information required 4

Reason for rejection *

Save and Complete Later

Introduction

Program Guidelines

Applicant Organisation

Primary Contact

Applicant Organisation Contacts

Declaration

Program Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Customer

Eligible Properties

1See the Victorian Building Authorities website for more information.

2Please note, where applicants are unsure of their apartment value, Solar Victoria will confirm eligibility

3The OC may apply for funding to install solar PV for residential lots not already connected to an existing system.

Eligible System

Project Overview

Project Budget

Supporting Documentation

Initial Application Approval

Introduction and Privacy

Applicant Organisation Details

Owners Corporation Authorised Primary Contact

Owners Corporation Authorised Secondary contact (eg. Committee Chairperson or Manager).

Declaration

Property Details

Project Details

Project Budget

Supporting Documentation

Final Application Approval

Save and Complete Later

¹See the Victorian Building Authorities website for more information.

²Please note, where applicants are unsure of their apartment value, Solar Victoria will confirm eligibility

³The OC may apply for funding to install solar PV for residential lots not already connected to an existing system.

Declaration 