Solar and battery rebates in Victoria
Victoria is STC zone 4, so solar earns slightly fewer certificates per kW than in the northern states.
Federal rebates on common systems
| System | Certificates | Rebate if installed in 2026 | Battery, Jan to Jun 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW solar | 39 | $1,443 | steps down 1 Jan |
| 10 kW solar | 59 | $2,183 | steps down 1 Jan |
| 13.3 kW solar | 78 | $2,886 | steps down 1 Jan |
| 10 kWh battery | 68 | $2,516 | $2,109 |
| 13.5 kWh battery | 91 | $3,367 | $2,812 |
| 20 kWh battery | 119 | $4,403 | $3,700 |
STC zone 4, $37 per certificate. Solar uses a 5-year deeming period for 2026 installs (4 years in 2027).
Solar Homes panel rebate: up to $1,400
Solar Victoria pays up to $1,400 towards solar panels, with an optional interest-free loan of the same amount repaid over four years. From 1 July 2026 the combined household income cap is $150,000. The address must not have had an earlier Solar Homes panel or battery rebate.
How the battery rebate is tiered
Since 1 May 2026 the first 14 kWh of usable capacity gets the full rate, each kWh from 14 to 28 gets 60%, and each kWh from 28 to 50 gets 15%. Batteries under 5 kWh aren't eligible. A battery sized to your evening use usually gets the best rebate per dollar.
Common questions
What rebates can I get in Victoria?
The federal solar rebate (STCs) and the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate apply everywhere. Solar Homes panel rebate: up to $1,400: Solar Victoria pays up to $1,400 towards solar panels, with an optional interest-free loan of the same amount repaid over four years. From 1 July 2026 the combined household income cap is $150,000. The address must not have had an earlier Solar Homes panel or battery rebate.
When does the battery rebate drop?
The battery rebate steps down on 1 January 2027, from 6.8 to 5.7 certificates per kWh, and keeps stepping down every six months until the end of 2030.
Who claims the rebate?
Your installer. You assign the certificates to them and they take the value off your price. State rebates have their own application, which the installer guides you through.
Figures as at 29 October 2026. Certificate values move with the market. Check current program rules before you sign.