Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
The main federal solar rebate. Save $1,482 to $4,066 on your solar system, depending on size and STC zone, through instant point-of-sale discounts.
- Saving
- Up to $4,066
- Status
- Active until 2030
Solar Rebates Australia 2026
Australians can save thousands on solar and batteries through federal and state government programs. Every program is below, with what it is worth and where it stands. Find out what you're eligible for.
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- Battery discount
- 30%
- Scheme end date
- 2030
- Federal investment
- $7.2B
Federal rebate programs
Available to all Australians regardless of which state you live in.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
New federal program offering ~30% off eligible battery systems. Launched July 2025.
- Saving
- ~30% off batteries
- Status
- Active until 2030
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Business solar rebate: what your company can claim
Federal STC rebate ($6,726 to $9,234 for 30kW, depending on STC zone) plus instant asset write-off (25 to 30% tax saving). Most businesses save 30 to 45% off the gross system cost.
State and territory rebates
Additional incentives vary by location. Select your state to see what's available.
New South Wales
PDRS VPP incentive up to $1,500
Victoria
$1,400 solar panel rebate
Queensland
Federal rebates apply
South Australia
REPS VPP up to $2,050 (priority applicants)
Western Australia
$1,300 to $3,800 battery rebate
Tasmania
Federal programs only
Northern Territory
Federal rebates apply
Australian Capital Territory
Up to $5,000 for concession holders
Rebate timeline
Solar rebates decrease each year. This is what to expect.
| Year | STC deeming | Battery rate | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 years | ~$258/kWh | May 2026: tiered battery rates begin |
| 2027 | 4 years | Stepping down | A significant reduction in savings |
| 2028 | 3 years | Stepping down | Rebates continue to decrease |
| 2029 | 2 years | Stepping down | Rebates keep stepping down |
| 2030 | 1 year | Stepping down | Scheme ends 31 December |
Why act now? Installing solar in 2026 locks in higher rebate values. Waiting until 2027 cuts the solar rebate by $342 to $684 on a 6.6kW to 13.3kW system in Zone 3, and the battery rebate steps down on the same day. The rebate decreases automatically each 1 January.
Find out what you're eligible for
Answer a few quick questions and we'll show you exactly which rebates apply to your situation.