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Solar Buyers Guides

Before you seek quotes for your new solar system, make sure you read our Solar Buyers Guides for solar PV, batteries and solar hot water systems. 

Publication
02 October 2020

Solar Panel (PV) Buyers Guide

This Buyers Guide includes the types of solar panel (PV) systems available and factors to consider when making a purchase.
Publication
02 October 2020

Solar Battery Buyers Guide

Victorians have embraced renewable energy at home, installing solar PV systems in record numbers. Some of these households are ready to take the next step and invest in an energy storage system.
Publication
02 October 2020

Solar Hot Water Buyers Guide

This Buyers Guide includes the types of solar hot water systems available and factors to consider when making a purchase.
Publication
25 May 2021

Solar for Business Solar Panel (PV) Buyers Guide

This Buyers Guide includes the types of solar panel (PV) systems available and factors to consider when making a purchase.

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Solar rebates

Solar panel (PV) rebate

Eligible households can claim a discount on the cost of a solar panel (PV) system, up to a maximum rebate of $1,400.
Solar rebates

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.
Solar rebates

Solar battery rebate

Eligible households can claim a discount on the cost of installing a solar battery system.

Solar rebates

Battery aggregation

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

Solar rebates

Solar hot water rebate

We are providing a rebate of up to $1,000 on solar (or heat pump) hot water systems.

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. 

Reviewed 23 June 2021

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