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The federal STC scheme reduces annually until it reaches zero in 2030. State battery rebates have limited funding pools and close without warning. These are today's amounts.
This is the primary federal solar rebate. STCs are calculated based on your system size, location, and the remaining years in the scheme (which reduces every January 1st). Your installer claims these on your behalf and applies the value as an upfront discount on your installation cost. At current STC spot prices of ~$37–40/certificate:
Victoria offers Australia's most generous state rebates. The solar panel rebate provides up to $1,400 upfront, plus a separate battery rebate of up to $2,950. Interest-free loans are also available for eligible households. Funding is allocated in batches and regularly exhausted.
Queensland's Battery Booster provides up to $3,000 for battery installations, or $4,000 if you hold a concession card. Combined with federal STCs for your solar panels, QLD homeowners can access significant total incentives. QLD's higher solar irradiance also means more STCs.
NSW provides interest-free loans of up to $9,000 for battery-only installations or up to $14,000 for combined solar + battery systems. The PDRS (Peak Demand Reduction Scheme) also provides additional tradeable certificates that reduce upfront costs further.
South Australia's Home Battery Scheme offers subsidies of up to $3,000 towards battery storage installations. Energy concession holders may receive higher subsidies. SA has the highest residential electricity prices in Australia, making battery storage particularly valuable.
The ACT offers zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 for solar, battery, and other energy-efficient upgrades. Repayments are made through your rates. The ACT also has some of the highest feed-in tariffs in the country.
Rebate amounts are indicative as of March 2026 and subject to change. Eligibility criteria apply. We recommend acting promptly as funding pools and scheme terms can change without notice.
Verified figures from Rebate Assist customers. These savings include the rebate discount applied at installation.
The STC scheme reduces the deeming period by one year every January 1st. A system installed in 2026 receives significantly more than the same system in 2027. This is locked in by legislation.
Australian energy prices have risen 90%+ over the past decade. Every quarter without solar is another $500–$900 you're paying the grid instead of keeping in your pocket.
State battery rebate programs like VIC's Solar Homes and QLD's Battery Booster run on fixed funding pools. When the allocation runs out, the program closes. Previous rounds have sold out in weeks.
Most systems pay for themselves within 3–5 years, then generate free electricity for the remaining 20+ years of their lifespan. The earlier you install, the more years of free power you get.
Properties with solar sell for an average of $29,000 more than comparable homes without. It's one of the highest-ROI home improvements you can make in Australia.
Adding a battery gives you backup power during grid outages. With extreme weather events increasing in frequency, energy independence isn't just smart - it's essential.
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Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) are the federal government's primary solar incentive. When you install a solar system, you're issued certificates based on the expected electricity your system will generate over its remaining deeming period. Your installer purchases these certificates and applies the value as an upfront discount on your installation cost. As the deeming period reduces by one year every January, the number of certificates (and therefore the discount) drops. A 6.6kW system installed in 2026 receives roughly 15% more in STCs than the same system in 2027.
The STC deeming period drops by one year every January 1st until the scheme ends in 2030. For a typical 6.6kW system, this means approximately $200–$350 less in rebate value each year. For a 10kW system, the annual reduction is $300–$500. State battery rebates can also change or close without notice when funding runs out.
Batteries increase your solar self-consumption from 30–40% to 70–85%, meaning you use more of your own power instead of buying from the grid at peak rates. With feed-in tariffs now just 3–12c/kWh in most areas, storing your solar for evening use (when grid rates are 30–50c/kWh) makes strong financial sense. State rebates of $2,000–$3,000 further improve the economics. Plus, batteries provide backup power during blackouts.
After the federal STC discount, a quality 6.6kW system typically costs $4,500–$7,500 installed. A 10kW system ranges from $7,000–$11,000. Adding a battery (e.g., Tesla Powerwall at 13.5kWh) adds $10,000–$14,000, though state rebates like VIC's $2,950 battery rebate or QLD's $3,000 Battery Booster bring that down significantly. Most systems pay for themselves in 3–5 years.
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