Solar panels (solar PV)

There have been a number of questions from members of the public about the Solar Homes Package, how the rebates work and the impact for individuals, installers and retailers.

The Essential Services Commission regulates energy prices in Victoria

https://www.esc.vic.gov.au/electricity-and-gas
Solar customers that install small-scale batteries as part of their current PV system will continue to be eligible to receive feed-in tariffs for the electricity generated and exported by their system to their retailer.

This also means that you can install a battery and still receive the PFiT as long as you maintain your eligibility requirements as outlined in your contract.
All systems listed as Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved products meet Australian Standards and are accredited as Approved Products by the Clean Energy Council. To be eligible for a rebate products must be on approved products list.
Solar Homes rebates are additional to the federal STC scheme. Rebates will be calculated after the STC discount has been applied.
No. The Victorian Government has said that it will provide a rebate on the cost of solar panels (PV) system, up to a maximum rebate of $2,225. You will need to speak to your solar retailer to ensure the size of your system meets any other restrictions that may be in place.
Not everyone will be able to feed excess energy into the grid and your local distribution network service provider should inform you if this is the case.
Yes, but the rebate is calculated on the cost of the solar PV system alone. The Victorian Government has said that it will provide a rebate on the cost of a solar PV system, up to a maximum rebate of $2,225.
Lists of approved products and approved installers are available via links to the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved lists on our Quality and safety page to ensure people can easily determine what is approved and therefore eligible.
Approximately 350,000 solar systems have been installed in Victoria.
Installing solar PV will save a typical household around $890 per annum off their electricity bill.
They can if meet the Solar Homes criteria for community housing organisations.

To find out if your organisation is eligible please contact us to discuss the requirements.

Reviewed 14 October 2019

There have been a number of questions from members of the public about the Solar Homes Package, how the rebates work and the impact for individuals, installers and retailers.

Who regulates the FIT?

I have an existing solar PV system and I want to add a battery storage system; will this change affect my eligibility to receive the feed-in tariff?

How do I choose a good quality solar PV system?

How does the Solar Homes rebate impact the federal Small Technology Certificate scheme?

Is there a maximum/minimum size solar PV system that is eligible under Solar Homes?

Can I feed in the excess energy created by solar into the grid after I install solar panels?

If I am buying solar panels (PV) under the Solar Homes Program can I also buy a battery?

How can people determine which solar PV products and installers are approved?

How many solar systems are there in Victoria?

How much will a household save on energy bills by installing solar PV?

Can a not-for-profit community housing or social housing organisation participate in the Solar Homes Program?