Solar Government Incentives in Australia
Understanding government rebates begins with the Renewable Energy Target (RET) – a national scheme designed to promote renewable energy solutions across Australia.
What is the Renewable Energy Target (RET)?
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), administered by the Clean Energy Regulator, offers homeowners and small businesses solar incentives including rebates and interest-free loans for installing eligible solar panel systems, battery storage, and renewable technologies.
By boosting solar adoption, the RET helps reduce energy costs, lower emissions, and create green jobs across Australia.
Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
– Solar system size in kilowatts (kW)
– Installation date
– Your location/postcode
– Time left in the scheme (ends 2030)
We apply STCs as an immediate discount, reducing your total solar installation cost from day one.
Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program
The Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers an upfront solar battery rebate
of up to 30% off installation costs. To qualify:
– Battery must have 5–50 kWh usable capacity
– Must be listed on the approved battery list
– Must be installed by an accredited installer
– Must be Virtual Power Plant (VPP) ready
– Must be commissioned after 1 July 2025 – (installations after 6 April 2025 qualify if not commissioned before 1 July)
The rebate is calculated at $372 per usable kilowatt-hour (kWh). Technaus systems
are preconfigured to calculate and apply these rebates automatically.
WA Customers: You can combine this federal rebate with WA’s state rebate for
even greater savings.
State-Based Solar & Battery Incentives
Western Australia – Residential Battery Scheme
– Synergy customers: $500 per kWh, up to 10 kWh (max rebate: $5,000)
– Horizon Power customers: $750 per kWh, up to 10 kWh (max rebate: $7,500)
Eligibility:
– Battery must be 5 kWh or larger
– Must support Virtual Power Plant (VPP) participation
– Must be commissioned after 1 July 2025
Technaus ensures all battery systems installed are rebate-compliant and meet eligibility criteria.
Victoria – Solar Panel and Battery Rebates
Solar Victoria – Solar Homes Program
Eligible homeowners can claim up to $1,400 off a new solar panel system.
You qualify if:
– You own the property (existing or under construction)
– Combined taxable household income is under $210,000
– Property value is under $3 million
– The property hasn’t had a solar system in the last 10 years
– No previous rebate was claimed for that address
– STCs can be claimed alongside the Solar Victoria Rebate.
Solar Battery Loan
Interest-free loans of up to $8,800 are available to support the installation of solar
battery systems. You may be eligible if:
– You own the home
– Combined income is under $210,000
– Property value is under $3 million
– You haven’t previously claimed a battery rebate
– The inverter capacity installed or that will be installed is 5kW or larger
– The battery being installed is at least 6kW and listed as approved equipment
New South Wales – Battery Incentives Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (NSW)
The NSW Government is offering rebates for battery installation in an aim to reduce
peak demand and support grid reliability. Rebates available range from $1,600 to
$2,400 depending on the usable battery capacity (kWh)
Technaus software generates Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs) based on system
specifications to ensure your battery rebate is maximised.
Why Choose Technaus?
As a trusted solar and battery installer for over 18 years, Technaus ensures that every
system we offer is:
– Eligible for government rebates
– Approved by the Clean Energy Council (CEC)
– Installed by qualified professionals
– Optimised for maximum savings and performance
Get in touch today to check your eligibility and get a tailored quote for your solar
power system and battery storage installation