National Solar Schools Program
The 2012–13 funding round closed on Friday 18 May 2012. This was the last opportunity for schools to apply for a
NSSP grant. Grants for the successful schools are expected to be announced in late July/August 2012. All schools that
submitted an application will receive an email advising the outcome of the results of their application.
Key dates
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Event
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Dates
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Application round for schools to apply for NSSP funding for 2012–13
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13 February – 18 May 2012
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Applications assessed
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May–June 2012
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Grants announced
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July/August 2012
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Program information
The program offered eligible primary and secondary schools the opportunity to compete for grants of up to $50 000 (GST
exclusive), to install solar and other renewable power systems, solar hot water systems, rainwater tanks and a range
of energy efficiency measures.
Since the program commenced on 1 July 2008, over 8000 schools have registered their interest to participate (85% of
all eligible schools). Over 4600 schools have been awarded a grant, totalling more than $190 million in funding. Over
90 per cent of these projects include solar power systems.
Of these, more than 2,870 projects have been installed across the nation. These schools are already generating their
own electricity from renewable sources and improving their energy efficiency by reducing energy consumption.
Solar photovoltaic inspection
program
The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency undertook an inspection program of a selection of solar
photovoltaic (PV) systems funded under the Solar Homes and Communities Plan (SHCP) and National Solar Schools Program
(NSSP). The inspection program was established to check compliance with program guidelines and Australian
Standards.
Refer to
Solar photovoltaic inspection program for
information on inspection outcomes.
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