The Victorian Government expanded the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, introducing upfront incentives for commercial and industrial premises to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems between 30 and 200 kilowatts in size.
The commercial and industrial solar panel (PV) discount is now helping businesses save on energy costs and electrify on-site equipment.
The Federal Government has also committed to increasing the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme eligibility cap from 100 kW to 1 MW, allowing organisations to install solar systems from October up to ten times larger than currently supported. Read more on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water website.
Building industry capability
Fully funded Commercial and Industrial Solar Design and Installation training is helping build industry capability and a skilled workforce to support Victoria's growing commercial solar market, creating more opportunities for businesses to install solar, access Victorian Energy Upgrades discounts and reduce energy bills. Learn more about training.
Eligibility for the discount
All Victorian businesses and non-residential sites, such as community buildings, schools and hospitals, are eligible to apply for discounts to install a solar PV system.
To be eligible, requirements for the solar PV system, the products used, product warranties and system size must also be met. These are detailed on the Victorian Energy Upgrades website.
Systems must be installed through VEU accredited providers who are accredited to create Victorian energy efficiency certificates (VEECs) for the new commercial and industrial solar activity.
Businesses may also be eligible to claim incentives under relevant Federal Government schemes for their solar installation.
Businesses wishing to install a solar system larger than 200kW can do so under the project-based activity for VEU.
Where to find more information
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