Federal rebates apply everywhere. State programs open, change and close, and your estimate always uses the current rules.
Everywhere in AustraliaFederal solar rebate (STCs)An up-front discount on solar systems up to 100 kW, applied by your installer. It depends on your postcode's zone and shortens every 1 January until 2030.
Included in your estimate.
Everywhere in AustraliaCheaper Home BatteriesAbout $252 per usable kWh on the first 14 kWh, then tiered lower, for batteries installed with an accredited installer. It steps down every six months.
Included in your estimate.
NSW virtual power plant incentive Open
An extra incentive if you connect your battery to a virtual power plant. The amount varies by provider and network, so it isn't included in your price.
Not in your price until your eligibility is confirmed.
Eligibility and other programs
Main condition: A house or townhouse (not an apartment) with a grid-connected battery over 2 kWh and up to 50 kWh on the approved list; a VPP contract of at least 12 months; once per meter. No solar requirement.
NSW Home Energy Saver zero-interest loan Open
A zero-interest, no-fee loan of up to $15,000, repaid over up to 10 years, for solar, batteries and other upgrades, for NSW homeowners with a combined taxable household income up to $210,000. A loan, not a discount, so it isn't taken off your price.
NSW battery installation discount Suspended
Not generally available: since 1 July 2026 only through exempt energy programs and at government sites. The federal battery discount applies instead.
Solar Victoria solar panel rebate Open
Up to $1,400 off solar panels if you're eligible, plus an optional interest-free loan of the same amount. Not included in your price until eligibility is confirmed.
Not in your price until your eligibility is confirmed.
Eligibility and other programs
Main condition: Owner-occupier, combined taxable household income under $150,000, property value under $3M, no Solar Homes rebate and no solar at the address in the last 10 years. Up to 50% of the cost after the federal solar rebate.
Solar Victoria battery loan Closed
Closed to new applications in May 2025, when its targets were met. The federal battery discount applies instead.
No state program open to homeowners right now
Eligible installations can still get the federal solar and battery rebates.
Other programs
Queensland Supercharged Solar for Renters (landlords) Open
For landlords only: $2,500 to $3,500 towards new solar on a rented home, depending on system size. Not for owner-occupiers, so it's never in a homeowner's price. For landlords only, so it's never in a homeowner's estimate.
QLD Battery Booster Closed
Closed to new applications since May 2024, and its official page has been removed. Federal rebates still apply in Queensland.
SA REPS battery VPP incentive (via retailers and providers) Open
Some retailers and providers pay an incentive for connecting a new or existing battery to an approved virtual power plant, often more for concession households. Each sets its own amount, so it isn't in your price.
Not in your price until your eligibility is confirmed.
Eligibility and other programs
Main condition: An SA home with a new or existing battery connected to an approved VPP, generally once per property; offers are set by participating retailers and providers.
SA Home Battery Scheme Closed
Closed; new applications aren't accepted. The federal battery discount applies instead.
WA Residential Battery Scheme Open
Up to $1,300 for Synergy customers, or up to $3,800 for Horizon Power customers, when you join a virtual power plant. Confirmed by your installer, so it isn't included in your price.
Not in your price until your eligibility is confirmed.
Eligibility and other programs
Main condition: A Synergy or Horizon Power customer with a new VPP-capable battery (at least 5 kWh usable) installed on or after 1 Jul 2025 by an approved vendor; joining the retailer's VPP for 2 years is mandatory; one rebate per property.
WA no-interest battery loan Open
A no-interest loan of $2,001 to $10,000 over 3 to 10 years, for households earning under $210,000. A loan, not a discount, so it isn't taken off your price.
No state program open to homeowners right now
Eligible installations can still get the federal solar and battery rebates.
Programs that have closed
Tasmanian Energy Saver Loan Scheme Closed
Closed at 11:59 pm on 1 September 2025, when its funding was used. Federal rebates still apply in Tasmania.
ACT Home Energy Support rebate Open
For concession card holders who own their home: 50% of the cost of rooftop solar, up to $2,500. Not in your price until your eligibility is confirmed.
Not in your price until your eligibility is confirmed.
Eligibility and other programs
Main condition: Pensioner Concession Card, DVA Gold Card or Health Care Card holder who owns and lives in an existing ACT home within the land-value limits; 5.5 to 8 kW solar; ACT Government pre-approval before accepting a quote.
ACT Sustainable Household Scheme loan Open
A loan of $2,000 to $20,000 at 3% interest over up to 10 years for batteries and other upgrades. Solar panels are only covered for concession card holders. A loan, not a discount, so it isn't taken off your price.
No state program open to homeowners right now
Eligible installations can still get the federal solar and battery rebates.
Programs that have closed
NT Home and Business Battery Scheme Closed
Closed: its $6 million funding cap was reached and no new grants are being made. Federal rebates still apply, and NT postcodes are in the highest solar zones (Darwin zone 2, central Australia zone 1).
