Everything you need to know about STC’s
In acoustics, sound transmission class (STC) is a single-number rating of a material’s or an assembly’s ability to reduce airborne sound. In the construction industry, STCs are used to rate doors, windows, and partitions. The STC is a logarithmic measure of the sound reduction performance of a material or an assembly. The higher the STC, the better the sound transmission loss performance of the material or assembly. The STC rating of a material or assembly is determined by measuring the sound attenuation of the material or assembly under controlled laboratory conditions. The STC rating of a material or assembly is the weighted average of the sound attenuation values at 16 octave bands, from 125 Hz to 4000 Hz.
STC ratings are important because they provide a way to compare the sound transmission loss performance of different materials or assemblies. The STC rating of a material or assembly is determined by measuring the sound attenuation of the material or assembly under controlled laboratory conditions. The STC rating of a material or assembly is the weighted average of the sound attenuation values at 16 octave bands, from 125 Hz to 4000 Hz.
The STC rating of a material or assembly is important because it provides a way to compare the sound transmission loss performance of different materials or assemblies. The STC rating of a material or assembly is determined by measuring the sound attenuation of the material or assembly under controlled laboratory conditions. The STC rating of a material or assembly is the weighted average of the sound attenuation values at 16 octave bands, from 125 Hz to 4000 Hz.
What are the benefits of STCs?
If you’re looking to invest in solar power, you may have come across the term STC’s (short for Small-scale Technology Certificates). STC’s are a form of financial incentive offered by the Australian government to encourage the uptake of renewable energy sources like solar power.
What are STC’s?
STC’s are a form of government incentive that provide a discount on the upfront cost of installing a solar power system. The size of the discount is based on the amount of renewable energy that your system is expected to generate over its lifetime. STC’s can be used to offset the cost of installing a new solar power system, or can be sold in the open market.
How do STC’s work?
STC’s work by providing a discount on the cost of installing a solar power system. The size of the discount is based on the amount of renewable energy that your system is expected to generate over its lifetime. For example, a 1.5kW solar power system in Sydney is eligible for a discount of around $1,700. This discount is applied when you purchase your solar power system, and can be used to offset the cost of the system, or sold in the open market.
What are the benefits of STC’s?
The main benefit of STC’s is that they can provide a significant discount on the upfront cost of installing a solar power system. This can make solar power more affordable for households and businesses, and help to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy. STC’s can also be sold in the open market, providing an additional source of income for solar power system owners.
If you’re considering investing in solar power, STC’s can provide a valuable discount on the upfront cost of the system. Speak to a solar power specialist to find out more about how STC’s could work for you.
How do I claim STCs?
The Solar Trade Association of Australia (STAA) is the peak body representing the interests of the solar thermal and storage industry in Australia.
The STAA is working with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to deliver the $100 million Solar Thermal and Storage Fund (STSF). The fund will support the development of up to 10 large-scale solar thermal power plants with thermal storage in Australia.
STSF is part of ARENA’s Advancing Renewables Program which is designed to increase the use of renewable energy in Australia.
STSF will provide grant funding of up to $50 million for early stage feasibility studies and project development activities. A further $50 million will be available for later stage project development activities, such as detailed engineering design and construction.
STSF is expected to support the development of up to 1,000 MW of new solar thermal power generation capacity in Australia. This is enough to power more than 500,000 homes and businesses.
To be eligible for STSF funding, projects must:
– Be located in Australia
– Be able to demonstrate technical feasibility
– Be able to demonstrate commercial viability
– Be able to demonstrate environmental sustainability
– Be able to demonstrate community engagement and support
– Be able to demonstrate a path to commercialisation
