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Best Solar Feed-in Tariffs in Victoria, October 2026

Victoria has had no minimum feed-in tariff since 1 July 2025 (ESC). The highest flat solar feed-in tariff on a Victoria residential plan is 12c/kWh from Origin Energy (AER plan data, 15 October 2026). Some plans pay more for exports in a peak window: the highest is 15c/kWh from CovaU, paid only 6pm to 9pm.

Victoria has had no minimum feed-in tariff since 1 July 2025. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) no longer sets one, so retailers set their own rates, which cannot go below zero. The last ESC minimum was 3.3c/kWh for 2024-25. Source: ESC, esc.vic.gov.au.

Data updated 15 October 2026

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Highest solar feed-in tariffs in VIC

Retailers in Victoria ranked by their best flat feed-in tariff on a residential plan, with their best time-of-use peak rate beside it. Select a retailer to see every plan.

A high feed-in tariff doesn't always mean a cheaper plan. Some retailers offer high export rates but charge more for the electricity you buy. Always compare the total plan cost, including supply and usage charges, not just the FiT rate.

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  1. 1
    Origin EnergyBest flat rate

    Usage 26c, self-use saves 14c

    12c flat
  2. 2
    EnergyAustralia

    Usage 28c, self-use saves 20c

    8c flat
  3. 3
    ENGIE

    Usage 28c, self-use saves 20c

    8c flat
  4. 4
    CovaU

    Peak 15c (6pm to 9pm). Usage 27c, self-use saves 22.1c

    4.9c flat
  5. 5
    Kogan Energy

    Usage 25c, self-use saves 23c

    2c flat
  6. 6
    Powershop

    Usage 26c, self-use saves 24c

    2c flat
  7. 7
    Diamond Energy

    Usage 28c, self-use saves 26.8c

    1.2c flat
  8. 8
    Lumo Energy

    Usage 25c, self-use saves 24c

    1c flat
  9. 9
    Nectr

    Usage 28c, self-use saves 27c

    1c flat
  10. 10
    Momentum Energy

    Usage 27c, self-use saves 26.1c

    0.9c flat
  11. 11
    AGL

    Usage 25c, self-use saves 24.5c

    0.5c flat
  12. 12
    Alinta Energy

    Usage 28c, self-use saves 27.96c

    0.04c flat
  13. 13
    Dodo Power & Gas

    Usage 29c, self-use saves 28.96c

    0.04c flat
  14. 14
    Tango Energy

    Usage 27c, self-use saves 26.96c

    0.04c flat
  15. 15
    Energy Locals

    Peak 6c (4pm to 9pm). Usage 28c

    No flat rate
  16. 16
    GloBird Energy

    Peak 3c (4pm to 9pm). Usage 29c

    No flat rate

Rates sourced from the AER Consumer Data Right API (AER plan data, 15 October 2026). Wholesale price estimates and business plans are left out of the ranking. Actual rates may vary based on your meter type and network area.

A feed-in tariff is one part of the bill: compare VIC electricity plans on usage and supply charges too.

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How feed-in tariffs work in Victoria

Finding the best solar feed-in tariff in Victoria means comparing retailers. There has been no ESC minimum since 1 July 2025, so each retailer sets its own rate and some pay very little. The rate you get also depends on which of Victoria's five distribution networks you are on: CitiPower (Melbourne CBD), Powercor (western VIC), AusNet Services (eastern VIC), Jemena (north-western Melbourne), or United Energy (south-eastern Melbourne). Below we rank every Victorian retailer from highest to lowest feed-in tariff rate for 2026.

Regulated by
None since 1 July 2025 (no ESC minimum)
Victoria has had no minimum feed-in tariff since 1 July 2025. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) no longer sets one, so retailers set their own rates, which cannot go below zero. The last ESC minimum was 3.3c/kWh for 2024-25. Source: ESC, esc.vic.gov.au.
  • No minimum FIT since 1 July 2025: the ESC no longer sets one, and rates cannot go below zero
  • Five distribution networks: CitiPower, Powercor, AusNet, Jemena, United Energy
  • The ESC minimum fell as wholesale prices dropped. The last one was 3.3c/kWh for 2024-25
  • The ESC time-of-use minimums ended at the same time: any time-varying rate is now the retailer's own offer

Tips for maximising your solar export income in VIC

Getting the most from your solar system in Victoria isn't just about finding the highest feed-in tariff.

  1. Check what your plan pays

    There has been no minimum feed-in tariff in Victoria since 1 July 2025, so a retailer can pay anything from zero up. Check the rate on your plan before you sign.

  2. Shop around

    With no floor, the gap between the best and worst Victorian plans is wide. Compare the rates above before you settle.

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  3. Consider time-of-use FITs

    Some retailers pay more for exports in the afternoon and evening peak. A TOU FIT plan can earn you more if you export between 3pm and 9pm.

  4. Pair with a battery for VPP income

    Victorian Virtual Power Plant programs pay battery owners for discharging during peak demand.

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With FiT rates this low, is exporting still worth it?

Even the best flat VIC feed-in tariff of 12c/kWh is well below the average Victoria electricity rate of 27c/kWh. Self-consuming your solar saves you 15c/kWh more than exporting it.

Federal battery rebate: about $3,610 on a 14 kWh battery. One Why Solar Approved installer, one free written quote, and fifteen minutes with a solar expert before you sign.

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Export vs self-consumption, per kWh
Export it to the grid: you earn12c
Use it with a battery: you save27c
Extra value per kWh+15c

VIC network areas

Feed-in tariff availability varies by electricity network. Your network is determined by your physical address. Each range runs from the lowest rate to the highest, and the top of a range can be a peak rate paid only in its window.

CitiPower

Melbourne CBD, inner suburbs

0 to 15c/kWh, 470 plans

Powercor

Western Victoria

0 to 15c/kWh, 468 plans

Jemena

Northern Melbourne suburbs

0 to 15c/kWh, 462 plans

United Energy

South-eastern Melbourne

0 to 15c/kWh, 475 plans

AusNet Services

Eastern Victoria

0 to 15c/kWh, 464 plans

Victoria feed-in tariff FAQ

What is the minimum feed-in tariff in Victoria?
There isn't one any more. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) no longer sets minimum feed-in tariffs, following an amendment to the Electricity Industry Act 2000, and there has been no minimum since 1 July 2025. Retailers set their own rates, which cannot go below zero. The last minimum, a flat 3.3c/kWh for 2024-25, applied until 30 June 2025.
Why did Victoria have a minimum FIT when other states didn't?
Victoria introduced regulated minimum feed-in tariffs through the ESC to protect solar households from being offered very low or zero export rates. That ended on 30 June 2025, and Victorian retailers now set their own rates, relying on market competition as most other states do.
Should I get a battery in Victoria?
Often, yes. The median Victorian plan pays 1c/kWh for exports, while the average usage rate across Victorian plans is about 27c/kWh, so each kWh you store and use later is worth several times what it earns exported.
What about VPP programs in Victoria?
Several retailers run VPPs in Victoria, including Origin, AGL, ENGIE and GloBird. Each pays credits for battery energy it uses in grid events, on top of your feed-in tariff, with its own rate, cap and terms. With no minimum feed-in tariff since 1 July 2025, compare the programs on our VPP page before you sign up.

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