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Coronavirus update primary campaign
Coronavirus update primary campaign

Indoor work to recommence

The Victorian Government has announced that a range of restrictions will ease across Victoria from 11:59pm, Thursday 21 October 2021. Once Victoria passes the 70 per cent double dose vaccination target, workers will be able to work both indoors and outdoors at occupied premises.

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Considered upgrading your gas, electric or wood heater to an energy-efficient reverse-cycle system?

Concession card holders and households with an income under $90,000 can now save $1,000 when making the switch.

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Customers

Solar Homes Program

Solar Homes Program

Learn about how we're helping Victorians take control of their energy bills, tackle climate change and build a cleaner, renewable future.
Solar for Business

Solar for Business Program

Solar for Business rebates will remain at $3,500 until all 5,000 forecasted rebates for 2020–21 have been fully allocated, and will be up to $1,750 thereafter. 

Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program

Receive a $1,000 rebate to upgrade with an energy efficient reverse cycle split system.

Zero Emissions Vehicle

Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Subsidy

The Zero Emissions Vehicle Subsidy is available to Victorian residents and businesses and will support more Victorians to purchase a new electric vehicle sooner.

Solar Buyers Guides

Solar Buyers Guides

Check out our Solar Buyers Guides and learn everything you need to know before adding solar to your home.

Solar Hub

Solar Hub

Wherever you are on your solar journey – thinking of installing, looking to maximise your savings, or after maintenance tips – the Solar Hub has information and resources for you.

Find out if you're eligible

Check your eligibility for a Solar Homes Program rebate.

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Industry

Solar industry

Business mentoring and support

As part of our commitment to developing the solar industry, we’ve partnered with experienced business consultants Aerium to provide mentoring to retailers and installers participating in our programs.

Solar Homes Program Battery Aggregation Pilot

From 2020-21 the Solar Homes Program battery rebate stream will expand to offer an aggregation option for Victorians.

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Technology Guidelines

The Technology Guidelines outline Solar Victoria’s guiding principles for technology within our programs, ensuring better outcomes for energy users.

Latest news

Rebate Changes Make Installing Solar Batteries Easier

Victorians can now access the $3500 battery Solar Homes rebate when they bundle their new rooftop solar with battery storage.

Mentoring partnership to help get safer solar installed sooner

Solar Victoria is partnering with the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) to help more Victorians get safer solar on their homes sooner.

Together we're having a big impact across Victoria

Watch our highlights video to see how we are supporting the uptake of solar, lowering energy bills and reducing carbon emissions.

Door-To-Door Solar Sales Banned From Today

The Victorian Government’s crackdown on dodgy sales tactics comes into force today with a ban on door-to-door sales across all Solar Victoria programs.

Helping Low-Income Households Stay Comfy And Save Money

The Andrews Labor Government will help thousands of low-income Victorians upgrade their inefficient heating and cooling systems – saving households up to $300 per year on their energy bills.

New industry and consumer reference group members welcomed

Solar Victoria welcomes two new members to its Industry and Consumer Reference Group (ICRG), aimed at building strong partnerships across the solar sector and enhancing the development and rollout of 

Training provider appointed to further boost solar safety

Future Energy Skills (FES) has been appointed to develop a comprehensive training package for Licensed Electrical Inspectors, aimed at making the solar industry even safer.

Training provider appointed to help make solar even safer 

Future Energy Skills has been appointed to develop a comprehensive training package for Licensed Electrical Inspectors, aimed at making the solar industry even safer.

Victorians getting more bang for their solar buck

Victorians getting more bang for their solar buck Victorians can get twice as much bang for their sunshine buck by using and storing solar energy, recent research shows.  A report by the Centre for Ne...

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Solar Victoria is a Victorian Government agency dedicated to helping Victorians reduce energy costs, create new jobs in the renewables sector and fight climate change.

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Solar Homes Program reporting

Reporting data for the Solar Homes Program, including retailer rebate allocations and the program's impact on Victoria's solar industry.

Reviewed 20 October 2021

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