Government incentives can reduce the upfront cost of an eligible solar or battery system, but the programs are different and their rules can change. We confirm the applicable incentive and technical eligibility before it is included in a quote.
Information reviewed 30 July 2026. Final eligibility is determined by the relevant government program.
Eligible Victorian households can receive a Solar Victoria rebate of up to $1,400 towards an eligible rooftop solar PV system. An optional interest-free loan of up to the same amount may also be available.
For applications submitted from 1 July 2026, key eligibility settings include a combined household taxable income below $150,000 per year and a property value below $3 million. Property, ownership, prior-rebate and product requirements also apply. Some replacement systems over ten years old may now qualify, subject to Solar Victoria rules.
Check the current Solar Victoria solar panel rebate rules
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides an upfront discount for eligible small-scale batteries connected to new or existing rooftop solar. It is delivered through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme using small-scale technology certificates (STCs).
The actual discount is not a fixed dollar amount. It depends on factors including eligible usable battery capacity, the installation date and the program rules in force at that time. The battery, inverter and installation must meet the relevant eligibility and accreditation requirements.
Check the current Cheaper Home Batteries Program rules
Eligible rooftop solar systems may create STCs under the federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. The value is normally shown as an upfront discount in the quote. The number and market value of certificates vary with system size, location, installation date and certificate price.
Read the official solar incentive guidance
Solar Victoria is no longer accepting applications for its interest-free solar battery loan. This is separate from the Australian Government battery discount, which continues for eligible installations.
Do not rely on an advertisement that combines every incentive into one large headline figure. Ask for the quote to show each rebate, loan or STC discount separately, along with the assumptions used.
Approval should be obtained before installation where the program requires it. A quote is not a guarantee that a government agency will approve an application.
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Potentially, yes. They are separate incentives, but each has its own eligibility and process. Your quote should list them separately.
No. Government material may describe the program as an approximate discount, but the actual value depends on eligible capacity, certificate rules, installation date and certificate value.
No new applications are being accepted by Solar Victoria. Do not confuse the closed state loan with the current federal battery discount.
For Solar Victoria rebates, follow the official application and eligibility process before installation. Federal STC incentives are generally handled through the retailer or installer, with required eligibility and assignment documentation.
No. Product, installation, capacity, solar connection and accreditation requirements apply. Eligibility should be checked against the official rules before a discount is promised.
We can check the technical and quoted incentive assumptions, but final approval rests with Solar Victoria, the Clean Energy Regulator or the relevant program administrator.