Victoria & NSW Solar, Battery & Hot Water Incentives
Eligible Victorian and NSW households and businesses may be able to access state incentives for solar, batteries and energy-efficient hot-water upgrades.
Available programs, eligibility requirements and incentive values can change. We will help identify the incentives that may apply to your project and show any applicable discounts in your quote.
For information about the Australia-wide federal solar incentive, visit our Federal Solar Incentives & STCs page.
Victoria
Victorian households may be eligible for support through the Solar Homes Program.
Solar Panels
Eligible households may receive:
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A solar-panel rebate of up to $1,400
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The option of an interest-free loan of up to $1,400
The rebate is generally available to eligible owner-occupiers who meet the program’s income, property-value and installation requirements.
Heat Pump Hot Water
Eligible households may receive a rebate of up to $1,000 when replacing an existing hot-water system with an eligible heat pump or solar hot-water system
New South Wales
NSW households and small businesses may be eligible for battery incentives. Eligible homeowners and landlords may also be able to access a zero-interest loan for solar, batteries and other approved energy upgrades.
Battery Discount
Eligible new battery systems between 5 kWh and 100 kWh may receive an upfront discount of around 30% through participating providers.
The final incentive depends on the battery size, equipment, installation and current scheme requirements.
Interest-Free Energy Upgrade Loan
Eligible NSW homeowners and landlords may be able to access a zero-interest loan of up to $15,000 through the NSW Government’s Home Energy Saver program.
The loan can be used for eligible upgrades including solar panels, home batteries and other energy-saving improvements. It is repayable over up to 10 years.
Applicants generally need to own the property, be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, have a combined taxable household income of up to $210,000, and meet the relevant finance-provider requirements.
Virtual Power Plant Incentive
Customers who connect an eligible battery to a participating Virtual Power Plant may also be eligible for an additional upfront incentive.
VPP participation can provide additional value for customers who are comfortable allowing their battery to support the electricity grid at selected times. VPP plans, payments and participation conditions vary between providers.