Solar Buyers Guides

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

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.

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

If you would like to learn more about solar (PV) systems for your business, make sure you read our Solar for Business Solar Panel (PV) Buyers Guide.

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

Interest-free loans of up to $8,800 are available to help eligible Victorian households reduce the upfront costs of installing a solar battery.

The hot water rebate (formerly the solar hot water rebate) of up to $1,000 is available on eligible heat pump and hot water systems.

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. Applications open until 30 June 2023.