Household income eligibility for solar panel (PV) and hot water rebates changed on 1 July 2026 from $210,000 to $150,000 per year. Applications submitted after 30 June 2026 will be assessed under the $150,000 eligibility cap.

Notice to Market 2026-27

The Notice to Market sets out the mandatory requirements and recommendations for retailers and installers to participate in the Solar Homes and Solar for Apartments programs.

Date:
1 July 2026

  • Minister’s Foreword

    Leading the way to home electrification with products and systems that are fit-for-purpose and future-ready, and an industry that puts customers, safety and quality first.

  • Section 1: Overview

    This section explains the purpose of the Notice to Market, highlights new requirements and recommendations in this edition, and provides an overview of Solar Victoria’s rebates and loans.

  • Section 2: Definitions

    This section explains some of the words frequently used within the Notice to Market.

  • Section 3: Requirements for all solar PV rebates

    This section lists requirements that retailers and installers, systems and products must satisfy across all solar PV rebates. It also includes recommendations.

  • Section 4: Requirements for hot water rebates

    This section lists requirements that retailers and installers, systems and products must satisfy under the hot water rebate. It also includes recommendations.

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