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Old 09-02-2012, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TrevorW View Post
New systems get nothing at the moment in WA
And most other states are phasing them out as well (Vic dropped the feed in tariff from 66c to 33c as of last year for new systems).
Re price reductions, some of this relates to the high A$. The chinese yuan is pegged against the US$, so our importers have a better deal at the moment.
The other factor is the decrease in govt rebates and feed in tariffs, this has forced many solar installers to cut their profit margins and streamline their business in order to survive and compete.
Bo