Schools installing a new solar power system with a minimum output of 2kW, or a minimum 2kW extension to an existing solar power system, will be eligible for a solar grant of up to $50,000 (GST exclusive). If no solar power system or a system of less than 2kW is installed, a grant of up to $30,000 (GST exclusive) is available to be spent on eligible items.
A multi-campus school that has a combined campus population of 1000 or more full time enrolled students is eligible for an additional National Solar Schools Program grant. Combined primary and secondary schools are deemed to have multiple campuses even if they are co-located.
The level of funding is determined by the installation of a 2kW solar power system.
For example, if a multi-campus school with 1000 or more students installs:
- two solar power systems of at least 2kW each, it is eligible for up to $100,000 (GST exclusive)
- one solar power system of at least 2kW, it is eligible for up to $80,000 (GST exclusive)
- no solar power system or a system of less than 2kW, it is eligible for up to $60,000 (GST exclusive)