
Rebates & Incentives
Residential Rebates
Here's a breakdown of the government incentives available to Australian residential homeowners in the state of Victoria for installing PV solar energy in 2024:
- Solar Homes Program
- Offers rebates up to $1,400 for solar panel installations.
- Interest-free loans matching the rebate amount.
- Solar for Rentals Program
- Provides rebates for solar panel installations on rental properties.
- Interest-free loans for landlords.
- Battery Rebates
- While there are no rebates for battery storage systems any longer, there is an interest free loan worth up to $8,800 to cover the upfront expense of your battery system.
- Solar Hot Water Rebates
- Up to $1,000 rebates for solar hot water systems.
- Feed-in Tariffs
- Payments for excess electricity exported to the grid.
Flat Rate Tariffs: Typically range from 5 c/kWh to 12 c/kWh.
Time-Varying Tariffs: Rates may vary depending on the time of day, ranging from lower rates during off-peak hours (e.g., 4 c/kWh to 8 c/kWh) to higher rates during peak periods.
- Victorian Energy Upgrades Program
- Incentives for energy-efficient upgrades including solar installations.
- Solar Victoria Battery Program
- Additional rebates for battery installations in eligible areas.
Commercial Rebates and Incentives
Here's a breakdown of government incentives available to Australian business owners in the state of Victoria for installing PV solar energy in 2024:
- Victorian Business Growth Fund
- Provides financial support to eligible businesses for growth initiatives, including solar installations.
- Victorian Energy Upgrades Program
- Offers incentives for energy-efficient upgrades, including solar PV installations.
- Businesses can earn Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) for energy-saving measures, which can be traded for financial incentives.
- Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
- Offers tailored finance solutions to businesses investing in renewable energy projects, including solar PV systems.
- Renewable Energy Target (RET)
- Businesses may benefit from the RET scheme, which creates a market for large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) that can provide additional revenue streams for solar energy generation.
- Export Tariffs
- Businesses can earn income through export tariffs by selling excess solar energy back to the grid.
- State-based Grants and Loans
- Various state-based grants and low-interest loans may be available to support renewable energy projects, including solar installations.
Please contact our Team to discuss eligibility for each government incentive.