Rebates that support Victorians to take control of their energy bills, tackle climate change and build a cleaner, renewable future*
*Rebates are for Victoria state only
$1,400 Solar panel (PV) rebate
Solar panel rebates of up to $1,400 plus the option of an additional $1,400 interest-free loan are available for existing homes and homes under construction.
Check out out Melbourne Solar Specials here
About the rebate
The solar homes program provides rebates of up to $1,400 towards the installation of solar panel (PV) systems. These rebates are offered to Victorians with existing homes, homes under construction, and rental properties. Eligible customers who have previously received a rebate and have moved house can also apply.
To further reduce installation costs, eligible Victorians can apply for an interest-free loan for an amount equivalent to their rebate amount. The loan is required to be repaid over four years or can be repaid sooner in one lump sum.
Am I eligible for solar panels rebate?
As an applicant, you must understand the Solar Homes Program eligibility criteria.
As a Victorian householder, you could receive a solar panel (PV) rebate if you meet the following criteria:
- you are the owner-occupier of an existing property or the owner of a home under construction where the system is to be installed
- the combined household taxable income of all owners is less than $210,000 per year
- the property is valued at under $3 million, or a home under construction that will be valued at under $3 million at the time of completion
- the property address has not previously received a solar panel (PV) rebate under the Solar Homes Program
- the property has not had a solar panel (PV) system installed in the last ten years*
*If you are participating in the Premium Feed-in Tariff scheme you should consider whether you will be better off if you replace your existing system before the scheme ends in November 2024.
$8,800 Interest-Free Loan for Batteries
The interest-free solar battery loan will help eligible Victorian households to reduce the upfront cost of installing a battery on their home.
Check out our Melbourne Battery Specials here
Battery Eligibility Criteria
As a Victorian householder, you could be eligible for a solar battery loan if you meet the following eligibility criteria:
- you are the owner-occupier of an existing property where the system is to be installed
- the combined household taxable income of all owners is less than $210,000 per year
- the property is valued at under $3 million
- the property address has not previously received a solar battery rebate
- the property has a solar panel system with an inverter capacity equal to or greater than 5kW,or will have one installed in conjunction with the solar battery installation.
- the energy storage solution has a capacity equal to or greater than 6kWh and is listed on Solar Victoria’s battery product list and the property does not have an existing energy storage system.
- pre-approval is obtained from your Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) to safely connect a battery to the grid
- he owner/s agrees to receive information from their Distribution Network Service Provider about taking part in battery trials to maximise the value households get from them.
$1,000 Hot water rebate
The hot water rebate of up to $1,000 is available on eligible heat pump and hot water systems.
Check out the iStore Heat Pump hot water system here
Am I eligible for hot water rebate?
As a Victorian householder, you could receive a hot water rebate if you meet the following criteria:
- you are the owner-occupier of an existing property where the system is to be installed
- the combined household taxable income of all owners is less than $210,000 per year
- the property is valued at under $3 million
- the property address has not previously received a hot water rebate or a solar battery rebate under the Solar Homes Program
- the hot water system to be replaced is at least three years old from the date of purchase.
Householders cannot receive the same Solar Homes rebate more than once. For example, if a householder has previously received a hot water rebate, they cannot receive another hot water rebate for the same property.
Once you're confident that you and your property meet the eligibility criteria, you can start the application process.
Enquire about the Victorian Solar Homes Program
