Rebates, incentives and government payments in your state
Created for Australian households and businesses to understand what’s available where they live.
Federal incentives
Federal solar rebate (STCs)
An upfront discount on solar systems up to 100 kW, based on system size and location. Steps down every 1 January until 2030.
Federal battery discount
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program takes around 30% off an eligible battery for homes and small businesses. Steps down on 1 January 2027.
State and territory programs
Programs change often. This summary was checked in October 2026; we confirm what applies to your address when we build your plan.
| State | What’s available |
|---|---|
| NSW | Home Energy Saver: interest-free loans up to $15,000 (household income under $210k). Battery VPP incentive payments. |
| VIC | Solar Victoria: up to $1,400 off solar panels plus a matching $1,400 interest-free loan (household income up to $150k). Businesses: Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) discount on 30–200 kW solar. |
| QLD | No general state rebate for owner-occupiers. Sunnier zones earn a larger federal solar rebate. |
| SA | VPP battery incentive of up to about $2,000, currently limited to priority groups. |
| WA | Residential Battery Scheme: $1,300 rebate ($3,800 for Horizon Power customers) plus loans up to $10,000 (household income under $210k). |
| TAS | No current state rebate. Federal programs apply. |
| ACT | Sustainable Household Scheme: loans up to $20,000 at 3% interest. |
| NT | Home and Business Battery Scheme. Heavily subscribed, so check availability. |
General information only. Incentives are subject to eligibility rules and government change. Final figures are confirmed on your proposal.
Check What I Can GetRebate questions
No. The solar company applies the federal solar and battery discounts at the point of sale, so your proposal is already reduced.
Yes. The federal solar and battery rebates both step down on 1 January 2027, and state programs open and close often. We check what’s current for your postcode when we build your plan.
Often, yes. For example, the federal battery discount can be combined with some state loans and rebates. Eligibility rules apply to each program.