The Complete Guide To Solar Panel and Battery Rebates in Australia – 2024

Solar Rebates NSW

Here’s what’s on offer across New South Wales:

• Federal government solar rebate: In Newcastle, an average-sized system of 6.6kW can attract a rebate of approximately $2,520.
• Feed-in tariffs: Rates in NSW range between 5c and 15.0c per kilowatt hour, depending on your electricity provider.
• Rebate swap for solar: Households on the Low Income Household Rebate can swap this benefit for a free 3kW solar system.
• Energy savings scheme: Upgrade different systems in your home to be more energy-efficient and receive a discount on the cost. Systems include lighting, air conditioning, hot water, and pool pumps.
• EV ready buildings grant: Fit out your apartment with EV charging infrastructure with a grant of up to $80,000.

Check out all the details on solar incentives in NSW.

Solar Rebates VIC

Here’s what’s on offer across Victoria:

• Federal government solar rebate: An average-sized system of 6.6kW can attract a rebate of approximately $2,500 in Victoria.
• Feed-in tariffs: Victorians can choose between a fixed flat rate of at least 4.9c per kilowatt hour or one of two time-varying options with a range of 3.9c to 11.3c, depending on the time of day.
• Victorian Solar panel (PV) rebate: Receive a discount of up to $1,400 for new solar panel systems or to upgrade/replace systems that are over ten years old. You can also apply for an interest-free loan up to the same amount.
• Solar rebates for rental properties: Get up to $1,400 off new solar panel systems for your rental properties, with a limit of two per financial year. Interest-free loans up to the same amount are also available.
• Solar battery loans: Take out an interest-free loan of up to $8,800 to add a battery to your existing system, or to install a battery as part of a new system.
• Hot water rebate: Get up to $1,000 off eligible heat pumps and hot water systems.
• Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program: Replace old appliances with energy-efficient models, upgrade your pool pump, or switch to a more energy-efficient heating, cooling, or hot water system and enjoy a state-funded discount.

Check out all the details on solar incentives in Victoria.

Solar Rebates QLD

Here’s what’s on offer across Queensland:

• Federal government solar rebate: An average-sized system of 6.6kW can attract a rebate of approximately $2,500 in Queensland.
• Feed-in tariffs: Rates in South East Queensland are set by electricity retailers, whilst homes in regional Queensland will receive a flat rate of 13.441c per kWh.
• Queensland Battery Booster program: Receive up to $3,000 through the standard rebate, or $4,000 through the low-income rebate, when you install a battery for your new or existing home solar system..
• Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme: Get a $6000 rebate when you buy a new electric vehicle with a maximum dutiable value of $68,000.

Check out all the details on solar incentives in Queensland.

Solar Rebates WA

Here’s what’s on offer across Western Australia:

• Federal government solar rebate: An average-sized system of 6.6kW can attract a rebate of approximately $2,520 in Western Australia.
• Feed-in tariffs: The rate in Perth is set at 2.25c per kWh during off-peak times and 10.0c during peak periods. The rates in regional WA are slightly better, depending on your location.
• Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme: Get a $3,500 rebate for purchasing a new all-electric vehicle.

Check out all the details on solar incentives in Western Australia.

Solar Rebates SA

Here’s what’s on offer across South Australia:

• Federal government solar rebate: An 8.5kW system can attract a rebate of approximately $3,200 in South Australia.
• Feed-in tariffs: Rates in SA range between 3.5c and 8.5c per kWh, depending on your electricity provider.

Homeowners in the City of Adelaide can access additional incentives:

• Residential Solar PV rebate: Concession card holders, tenanted, or strata-managed residential properties can access discounts for new solar systems.
• Energy Storage Systems rebate: Receive a 50% rebate, up to $2,000, off a new solar battery.
• Shared Solar rebate: Receive a 20% rebate, up to $20,000 per site, for a shared solar system.
• Appliance electrification: Receive a 50% rebate, up to $1,000, when you replace gas or wood-burning appliances with electric or solar-powered ones.
• Electric vehicle charging stations: Receive up to $2,000 off the installation cost of an electric bicycle or electric vehicle charging station.

Check out all the details on solar incentives in South Australia.

Solar Rebates TAS

Here’s what’s on offer across Tasmania:

• Federal government solar rebate: An average-sized system of 6.6kW can attract a rebate of approximately $2,000 in Tasmania.
• Feed-in tariffs: The rate in Tasmania is locked in at 10.869c/kWh until June 2024.
• Energy Saver Loan scheme: Get an interest-free loan of up to $10,000 to help with an energy-efficiency project. Eligible projects include new solar systems, solar battery storage, home EV chargers, and other home upgrades. You can find more details on the Energy Saver Loan scheme website.
• Electric vehicle rebate: Get up to $2,000 for the purchase of an all-electric vehicle. New vehicles and used vehicles that are newly registered in Tasmania are both eligible.
• E-mobility rebates: Get a $250 rebate for e-scooters and skateboards, $500 for e-bikes, and $1,000 for cargo e-bikes.

Solar Rebates ACT

Here’s what’s on offer across the Australian Capital Territory:

• Federal government solar rebate: An average-sized system of 6.6kW can attract a rebate of approximately $2,500 in the Australian Capital Territory.
• Feed-in tariffs: Rates in the ACT range between 6c – 15c per kWh, depending on your retailer.
• Home Energy Support rebate: Get up to $2,500 off the installation cost of a new solar system, reverse cycle heating and cooling, hot water heat pump, electric stove and oven, or ceiling insulation. This rebate is available only to holders of an Australian Government Pensioner Concession Card, a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card, or an Australian Government Health Care Card. The details can be found here.
• Sustainable Household Scheme loans: Get an interest-free loan of up to $15,000 for a range of projects, including new household solar systems, solar battery storage, home energy upgrades, and electric vehicles. Details can be found on the Sustainable Household Scheme website.
• Electric vehicle incentives: Enjoy two years of free registration and no stamp duty on different low- and zero-emission vehicles. View all the details at the Access Canberra website.

Solar Rebates NT

Here’s what’s on offer across the Northern Territory:

• Federal government solar rebate: An average-sized system of 6.6kW can attract a rebate of approximately $2,800 in the Northern Territory.
• Feed-in tariffs: Rates in NT range between 8.3c and 11.0c per kWh, depending on your retailer.
• Home and Business Battery Scheme: Get a grant of up to $5,000 to install an inverter and battery with a new solar system or to add a battery and inverter to an existing system. View all the details here.
• Electric vehicle incentives: Enjoy free registration for new and used EVs, get up to $1,500 stamp duty concession, and install a new home charger with a grant of up to $1,000.