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Welcome to the Solar Homes Program

Helping Victorians save on their energy bills, tackle climate change and build a cleaner, renewable future.

Solar Victoria programs:

Save with solar. It’s that simple.

Join more than 200,000 Victorians and apply for a Solar Victoria rebate. Switch to solar and you can save over $1,000 every year on your energy bills.

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Solar for Business Program

Eligible businesses can apply for a rebate of $3,500 to install a solar panel system, with the option to take advantage of an interest-free loan up to $5,000.

Find out if you're eligible

Find out if you're eligible

Solar Homes Program

Solar panel (PV) rebate

Solar panel rebates are available of up to $1,400 plus the option of an interest-free loan for existing homes and homes under construction.
Solar Homes Program

Solar battery rebate

Rebates of up to $2,950 are available to support eligible Victorian households to install a solar battery.
Solar Homes Program

Solar rebates for rental properties

We’re making sure renters can also benefit from solar. A rebate of up to $1,400 is available for rental properties, subject to a lease agreement with renters.

Virtual power plant (VPP) pilot program

We are bringing the next evolution of solar energy to Victoria, by launching a new pilot program that brings virtual power plants to your doorstep.

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For customers

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 Victoria programs

Find an authorised retailer

If you're seeking quotes for a solar installation, you must use an authorised retailer to be eligible for a Solar Homes or Solar for Business rebate.
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.

Information in community languages

Learn about the Solar Homes program in community languages.

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Industry updates

Training and development

Training and workforce development

We are investing $11 million to deliver a comprehensive training and workforce development package. Learn how you can upskill for free or at low-cost to help grow Victoria’s clean energy workforce.
For industry

Approved products

Approved product lists are required to ensure the safety, performance and reliability of systems installed under the Solar Homes Program.
For industry

Become an approved provider

Protecting consumers and encouraging the solar industry to raise its standards are key objectives of the Solar Homes Program.

Latest news

Free solar training for plumbers

The Government is growing Victoria’s clean energy workforce and upskilling Victorians to take advantage of jobs in the booming renewables sector.

New Builds Slash Costs With Solar

The Government is ramping up its nation-leading Solar Homes program, driving down emissions and saving Victorians thousands of dollars on their new houses and energy bills.

More women powering Victoria‘s renewable future

The Government is boosting the number of women working in solar, making the state’s rapidly growing renewables sector more diverse and helping meet skilled worker demand.

Additional information

Solar Homes Program

Rebate values and release dates

Keep yourself up-to-date with rebate release dates and other important events. Check the dates, mark them in your calendar and explore relevant information.

Solar Homes Program

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.
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Contact us

Have a question? Want to know more about the program? Get in touch with us today. Call our Customer Service team 1300 376 393 - Monday to Friday 8:00am-6:00pm (except public holidays).

Reviewed 31 August 2022

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