
Zone | Rating |
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1 | 1.622 |
2 | 1.536 |
3 | 1.382 |
4 | 1.185 |
Important: When requesting quotes be sure to ask if the provider and their products are eligible for the solar and battery rebates, subsidies and incentives you wish to purchase your solar system or battery system under. Eligibility requirements will vary across states and schemes.
The Federal Government solar rebate, officially known as the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), entitles individuals and small businesses in Australia to large reductions when installing eligible small-scale renewable energy systems (under 100kW) such as solar PV systems and solar water heater systems.
The rebate amount is determined by the number of small-scale technology certificates (STCs) a solar system is entitled to. The larger the solar system the more STC’s it will receive. Every year on January 1st the amount of STC’s a solar system is granted decreases meaning the rebate decreases. An average residential sized system can currently receive up to $3,351.
Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCS) are certificates which system owners or installers can trade in exchange for an upfront discount to the cost of a solar system. STC’s have a dollar value which can fluctuate depending on solar system demand, changes in Government and other industry factors. The larger the solar PV system the more STC’s it is entitled to, the more STC’s, the greater the rebate.
For the purpose of the Solar Rebate, Australia is segmented into zones ranging from 1-4. What zone an area is has been determined by how much clean, renewable energy a solar system can generate in that location. Locations in Zone 1 receiving the highest amount of STC’s and those in Zone 4 receiving the least.
Find out your postcodes zone rating here.
Zone | Rating |
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1 | 1.622 |
2 | 1.536 |
3 | 1.382 |
4 | 1.185 |
A simple way of estimating the rebate amount is to multiply the STC $ value by the amount of STC’s a system is entitled to. As the STC value can fluctuate anywhere between $34-$40 the below estimations are based on the STC value at $37.
(Number of STC’s x STC Price = Value of Subsidy)
System Size | State | 2020 Rebate Value |
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1.5kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $767 | 21 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $658 | 18 STC's | |
2kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $1,023 | 28 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $877 | 24 STC's | |
3kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $2,045 | 41 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $1,315 | 36 STC's | |
4kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $2,045 | 55 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $1,754 | 47 STC's | |
5kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $2,557 | 69 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $2,192 | 59 STC's | |
6kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $3,068 | 83 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $2,631 | 71 STC's | |
6.6kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $3,375 | 91 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $2,894 | 78 STC's | |
7kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $3,579 | 97 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $3,069 | 83 STC's | |
8kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $4,091 | 111 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $3,508 | 95 STC's | |
9kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $4,602 | 124 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $3,946 | 107 STC's | |
10kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $5,113 | 138 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $4,385 | 119 STC's | |
99kW | WA, QLD, SA, NSW, NT | $50,623 | 1,368 STC's |
VIC, TAS | $43,407 | 1,173 STC's |
As well as the Federal Government SRES subsidy Victoria residents have access to ONE of the below rebates;
The Solar Homes program will run over 10 years and will support the installation of more than 650,000 solar PV systems for owner occupiers, 50,000 solar PV systems for landlords and tenants, 10,000 battery storage systems, and 60,000 solar hot water systems.
UPDATE: The Solar Panel Rebate has now been updated so that there will be two releases of rebates each month, two weeks apart.
For the remaining rebates (Hot Water, Renters Solar Scheme & Battery) there is a set number of rebates which are released each month.
Solar Victoria has a one-stop online portal available for rebate applications to be completed on by the Solar Provider and Customer. The Solar Provider must be registered with Solar Victoria to take part in the Solar Homes program. Some rebates will be reserved for manual applications for those who choose not to engage online.
The Solar Provider will quote the customer with the deducted rebate amount in which the Solar Provider will be able to claim via the portal after the installation is complete.
The Solar Panel Rebate entitles Victoria households to receive up to $1,888 towards purchase and installation of a solar PV system. (To decrease to $1,850 from July 2020)
This is on top of the Federal Government Rebate that was already in place. Being able to claim both subsidies will mean that you can save approximately two-thirds of the overall costs of a solar system.
*If you already have a solar PV system and it was installed prior to the 1st of November, 2009 you are also eligible for the Solar Panel Rebate.
Month | Release 1 | Release 2 | Monthly Total |
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January 20 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
February 20 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
March 20 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
April 20 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
May 20 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
June 20 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
Solar hot water rebates are available up to $1000 for solar hot water systems. A good option for households who cannot install a solar PV system.
The solar hot water rebate applies to installations that replace an existing hot water system that was at least three years old (from the date of purchase) and it’s not available to new build homes (new Class 1 buildings). Households can only access one rebate type under the solar homes package (i.e. a household that accesses a Solar PV rebate cannot claim a solar hot water rebate and vice versa).
2019–2020 | ||
Rebate | No of Rebates per annum | Rebate per month |
Solar Hot Water Rebate | 6,000 | Subject to demand |
50,000 rebates on solar panels for Victorian rental properties will consist of two streams:
Stream A – (Rebate only) will give landlords a rebate up to $2,225 (dependent on year- see table above) towards a solar system for their rental property and then the landlord will be required to pay the rest.
The rebate amount will be paid directly to the solar provider and will be deducted from the total cost of the system, with the landlord paying the outstanding balance directly to the provider once installed.
Stream B – Stream B will offer both a rebate and an interest-free loan to landlords. This stream will be available to eligible landlords and tenants subject to the signing of a Solar Homes Landlord Rebate and Loan Agreement between Landlord and Tenant(s). Under this stream the tenant(s) will contribute to the cost of the system. Stream B will open later in 2019/20.
The rebate will be subject to new rental lease agreement between the tenants and landlord.
2019–2020 | ||
Rebate | No of Rebates per annum | Rebate per month |
Solar Panel Rebate - Renters | 2,000 | 166 |
Rebates for up to half the value capped at $4,838 (dependent on year- see table above) of the installation of a battery storage unit for 10,000 households that already have solar panels installed.
The new Battery Rebate will start off as a Battery Pilot Rebate Scheme and only be eligible to households within certain postcodes. While the list of eligible postcodes may change throughout the program the current list has been selected due to the following criteria;
2019–2020 | ||
Rebate | No of Rebates per annum | Rebate per month |
Batteries Rebate | 1,000 | Three releases of 200, 400 and 400 on 1 July, 1 November and 1 March |
Rebate Amounts ($) | 2018–2019 | 2019–2020 | 2020–2021 | |
01/07/19- 31/12/19 | 01/01/20-30/06/20 | |||
Solar PV | $2,225 | $2,225 | $1,888 | $1,850 |
Batteries | NA | $4,838 | $4,838 | $4,174 |
Solar Hot Water | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | TBC |
Interest-free loans up to $1,888 will be available for solar PV systems under the program. This will allow Victorians to access the benefits of renewable energy at no up-front cost.
Renters will also be able to access an interest-free loan for a solar PV system under the solar rental property scheme. Households will be required to pay back the amount of the loan over four years, which will assist Victorians with budgeting for their cost of living.
Solar Providers (Business)
Solar Providers will be required to be a signatory to the CEC Approved Solar Retailer program or equivalent ACCC code of conduct. This will be mandatory from 1st of November 2019 for all retailers taking part in the program and mandatory from 1st of July for the top 150 retailers (determined by sales volume).
Inverters
Find out more on solar provider and system requirements here
As well as the Federal Government SRES subsidy Queensland residents have access to the Affordable Energy Plan.
Landlords for rental properties in Townsville, Gladstone and Bundaberg also have access to the Solar For Renters Trial.
UPDATE
Applications for the Affordable Energy Plan are now closed. You must have submitted your application by 30 June 2019 for it to be assessed. Approved applications will have six months to install an eligible system.
ONLY AVAILABLE TO Bundaberg, Gladstone or Townsville Residents
1,000 rebates of up to $3,500 are available for eligible landlords to install a solar system with solar monitoring technology. Rental properties must be located in the following local government areas:
Rental property must;
The tenant will need to sign a new 12 month rental agreement ( minimum )
Note: Systems must be installed and rebate applications submitted by 30 June 2020.
The rebate is paid based on the size of the system installed (where system size is measured by the lower of the system’s inverter or total panel capacity):
Only one rebate is available per rental property. If you have more than one rental property you can apply for a rebate at each property provided all of the eligibility criteria are met.
As well as the Federal Government SRES subsidy South Australian residents have access to the Home Battery Scheme and Virtual Power Plant.
Households in South Australia can access subsidies up to $6000 to help pay for the installation of home battery systems as an additional component to their current or new solar PV system.
Additional finance is also available through RateSetter to help households pay for the remaining balance of the subsidised battery and new or additional solar system if required.
The subsidy is available to all South Australians who own or occupy a home in South Australia and will be calculated on the kilowatt-hour capacity of the battery purchased. Energy Concession Holders are eligible for a higher subsidy, ensuring low-income households are supported to access the scheme.
The subsidy is taken off the cost of the home battery system and given to the System Provider once the system is installed at your home.
Maximum Subsidy is capped at $6000
The Virtual Power Plant initiative is open for South Australians to register their interest.
A virtual power plant is created by a network of home solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery systems all working together to generate, store and feed energy back into the grid.
Energy from the home solar PV and battery systems installed will provide electricity for your house.
Who can take part?
Subject to the trials’ success, program financing, and the satisfaction of both Tesla and the government in the final program design, the full program could be rolled out to a further 49,000 properties, including private households.
As a South Australian resident, you can join the Tesla Energy Plan and save $8,201 off the price of Powerwall (inc. GST and the Home Battery Rebate) and receive the lowest energy rates in the state. Learn More.
Release date to be confirmed
The Empowering Homes Program will provide interest-free loans to eligible New South Wales residents to install solar PV and battery storage systems across the state over the next 10 years.
Interest-free loans of up to $9000 for a storage battery or up to $14,000 for a solar PV and battery storage system will be available to owner-occupiers with an annual household income of up to $180,000. All applications will be subject to normal loan assessment criteria as part of the program requirements.
A pilot release is set to launch in the early months of 2020 to households in the following locations:
The pilot will run for 12 months and expansion to other locations in NSW will be decided after reviewing the success of the pilot run.
Tasmania residents currently only have access to the Federal Government SRES subsidy.
Northern Territory residents currently only have access to the Federal Government SRES subsidy.
The ACT Government Solar for Low Income Households Program can help eligible Australian Capital Territory residents invest in rooftop solar PV panels to help reduce their energy costs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this subsidy, you must:
Other conditions may apply.
Household Battery Storage Grants are available to Australian Capital Territory households and businesses providing a discount towards installing a battery storage unit connected to a new or existing rooftop solar PV system.
Through this program, the ACT Government is subsidising battery storage in around 5000 Canberra homes and businesses. 4 battery storage and solar PV companies have been selected to do the installations through a competitive process.
The current rebate is $825 per kilowatt (kW) up to a maximum of 30kW. A typical household system of 5kW would be eligible for about $4000 in financial support.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the discount you must:
Western Australia residents currently only have access to the Federal Government SRES subsidy.
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