Two deadlines to know: the federal battery discount steps down on 1 January 2027, and the Solar Victoria solar rebate moves into a new program from 1 July 2027. Estimate my rebates
Solar and battery rebates in Victoria
Victorian households can combine three incentives: the Solar Victoria solar panel rebate of up to $1,400 (plus an optional interest-free loan), the federal STC discount on solar panels, and the federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount of roughly 30% on a battery. Businesses can claim STCs on solar systems up to 1MW. As a Solar Victoria authorised retailer, Eco Solar applies every incentive you qualify for directly on your quote.
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Checked against official government sources in October 2026. See sources.
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Victorian rebates at a glance
Every current incentive for solar and batteries in Victoria, in one place.
- Solar Victoria solar rebate
- Up to $1,400 for eligible households, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to $1,400 – details
- Solar STC discount
- Federal; applied to every eligible new solar system, falls each January until 2030
- Battery discount
- Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, roughly 30% off; not means tested – details
- Solar Victoria battery loan
- Closed to new applications
- Business incentives
- STCs on solar up to 1MW from 1 October 2026; VEU discount for 30–200kW – details
- Key dates
- Battery step-down 1 January 2027; solar rebate moves to VEU 1 July 2027 – timeline
- Golden rule
- Get Solar Victoria approval before installation
Key rebate dates for Victorians
Rebates in Victoria are changing faster than at any time since the Solar Homes Program began. These are the dates that change what you pay.
Battery discount tiers start
Full support on the first 14kWh, 60% from 14–28kWh, 15% from 28–50kWh.
Solar rebate income cap lowered
Combined household income must now be under $150,000.
Business solar STCs expanded
STC eligibility extends from 100kW up to 1MW systems.
Battery and solar discounts fall
Battery STC factor drops from 6.8 to 5.7 per kWh; solar STCs lose another deeming year.
Solar rebate moves to VEU
Household solar support transitions from Solar Homes into the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
STC scheme ends
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme is scheduled to close.
Solar rebates for Victorian households
Two incentives reduce the cost of solar panels for eligible homes. They stack: STCs come off first, then the Solar Victoria rebate is calculated on the remaining price.
Solar Victoria solar panel (PV) rebate
Up to 50% of the purchase cost after STCs, to a maximum of $1,400. Limited numbers are released each month.
- Optional interest-free loan of up to $1,400 – about $29.17 a month over 4 years – selected when you apply
- Available for existing homes, homes under construction and rental properties
- Must use an authorised retailer and listed products
- Install within 120 days of approval (270 days for homes being built)
Federal solar STC discount
New solar systems create small-scale technology certificates (STCs) under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. We take them as an upfront discount.
- Not means tested – every eligible system qualifies
- Value depends on system size, your postcode zone and the install year
- Worth less each January until the scheme ends in 2030
- A 6.6kW system in Melbourne earns roughly 39 STCs if installed in 2026
Building a new home?
You can apply for the solar rebate during construction. Talk to your builder early – from 1 January 2027 new Victorian homes must be all-electric.
Own a rental?
Landlords have their own solar rebate pathway with Solar Victoria. Rental rebate details.
Solar over 10 years old?
You may be eligible again to replace or expand an older system, if the address hasn’t had a Solar Homes rebate.
Spread the cost
Combine the interest-free loan with Brighte payment plans. Finance options.
Battery rebates in Victoria
Solar Victoria is no longer taking applications for interest-free battery loans. Instead, Victorians use the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which has run since 1 July 2025.
- Roughly 30% off at the point of saleDelivered through STCs and deducted from your quote – no paperwork to chase.
- Not means testedAvailable to households, small businesses and community organisations.
- Tiered by sizeSmaller batteries earn the most per kWh, so sizing matters more than ever.
- Install date decides the rateIt’s when the battery is installed, not when you sign, that sets your discount.
| Usable capacity | Share of STC factor |
|---|---|
| First 14kWh | 100% |
| Over 14kWh up to 28kWh | 60% |
| Over 28kWh up to 50kWh | 15% |
| Installed | STC factor per kWh |
|---|---|
| May – Dec 2026 | 6.8 |
| Jan – Jun 2027 | 5.7 |
| Jul – Dec 2027 | 5.2 |
Don’t leave money on the roof
A 14kWh battery installed in 2026 could earn around $590 more than the same battery in 2027
Based on the scheduled STC factor drop from 6.8 to 5.7 and an STC price of about $37. Lock in today’s rate with an installation before 1 January.
Victorian rebate estimator
See roughly how much the Solar Victoria rebate, solar STCs and the federal battery discount could take off your system – and what waiting until 2027 would cost.
Estimated incentives
- Solar STC discount
- $0
- Solar Victoria rebate
- $0
- Battery discount
- $0
- Interest-free loan option
- $0
Estimates only. STC values depend on the market price and your exact postcode zone. The Solar Victoria rebate is up to 50% of the cost after STCs, to a maximum of $1,400, and depends on eligibility and monthly availability. Battery figures use the published tier rates and STC factors. Your quote confirms exact amounts.
Are you eligible for the Solar Victoria rebate?
You could receive the solar panel (PV) rebate if all of these apply:
- You’re the owner-occupier of an existing home, or the owner of a home under construction
- Combined taxable income of all owners is under $150,000 a year
- The property is valued under $3 million
- The address hasn’t received a Solar Homes solar or battery rebate before
- No solar has been installed at the address in the last 10 years
- You use an authorised retailer and eligible products
Moved house since your last rebate? You can apply again at a new address that hasn’t received one.
Not eligible? You can still save
Missing one of the criteria doesn’t mean missing out. The federal incentives have no income test.
- Solar STC discountApplies to every eligible solar system, whatever your income.
- Federal battery discountRoughly 30% off an eligible battery, not means tested.
- Payment plansSpread the remaining cost with Brighte finance.
How to claim your Victorian solar rebate
The Solar Victoria process has several steps. As your authorised retailer, we handle most of them.
What Eco Solar does
- Designs your system using products on Solar Victoria’s eligible lists
- Gets pre-approval from your electricity distributor to connect and export
- Uploads your written quote into the Solar Victoria portal
- Applies STC and battery discounts directly on your quote
- Installs after approval and scans your QR code on site before work starts
- Deducts the rebate from your invoice – you pay the balance after installation
What you do
- Wait for Solar Victoria’s email confirming your quote is uploaded
- Upload two forms of ID, proof of income and proof of ownership
- Choose the interest-free loan when you apply, if you want it
- Wait for your eligibility approval and QR code
- Enjoy your system – and start loan repayments 30 days after install approval, if you opted in
Tip: Solar Victoria recommends not accepting a quote in writing or paying a deposit before your eligibility is confirmed. If you do pay a deposit, make sure it’s fully refundable.
Solar and battery rebates for Victorian businesses
2026 brought the biggest change to commercial solar incentives in years.
STCs now cover systems up to 1MW
From 1 October 2026 the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme extends from 100kW to 1MW. Systems between 100kW and 1MW get a fixed 5-year deeming period, with mid-scale STC applications opening mid to late November 2026.
VEU commercial solar discount
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program offers upfront incentives for commercial and industrial solar systems between 30kW and 200kW, installed through VEU accredited providers.
Battery discount for small business
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program also supports small businesses and community organisations.
Choose the right certificate scheme
Mid-scale systems can choose between STCs, large-scale generation certificates or REGO certificates – the choice can affect eligibility under the others.
Tax treatment
Solar is a business asset. Your accountant can advise how depreciation or other rules apply.
Who’s eligible
All Victorian businesses and non-residential sites, including schools, community buildings and farms.
Get a commercial proposal with every incentive you qualify for applied.
Six mistakes that cost Victorians their rebate
We see these every month. Each one can mean losing the Solar Victoria rebate entirely.
1. Installing before approval
If the system goes in before Solar Victoria confirms eligibility, there’s no rebate.
2. Using a non-authorised retailer
Only authorised solar retailers can lodge quotes in the Solar Victoria portal.
3. Choosing unlisted products
Panels and inverters must be on Solar Victoria’s product lists.
4. Paying a non-refundable deposit
If you’re then found ineligible, you may lose the deposit.
5. Missing the install window
Installation must be finished within 120 days of approval for an existing home.
6. Skipping network pre-approval
Your retailer must get distributor pre-approval to connect and explain any export limits.
Why claim your rebates through Eco Solar
Solar Victoria authorised retailer
We can lodge your quote directly in the Solar Victoria portal.
Every incentive applied upfront
Solar Victoria rebate, STCs and battery discount shown on one itemised quote.
Experienced with the federal program
300+ batteries installed under Cheaper Home Batteries, and 1,500+ systems since 2016.
New Energy Tech Approved Seller
Signed up to the consumer code for solar and battery retailers.
Rebate knowledge kept current
Our team reviews program changes every month, so your quote reflects the rules on your install date.
No hidden costs
Upfront pricing with every extra listed before you sign.
Victorian rebate FAQs
How much is the solar rebate in Victoria in 2026?
Eligible Victorian households can receive a Solar Victoria solar panel (PV) rebate of up to $1,400, calculated as up to 50% of the purchase cost after STCs, plus the option of a matching interest-free loan of up to $1,400 repaid over 4 years.
Who is eligible for the Solar Victoria rebate?
Owner-occupiers of an existing home or owners of a home under construction, with a combined household taxable income under $150,000, a property value under $3 million, no previous Solar Homes solar or battery rebate at the address, and no solar installed at the address in the last 10 years. Rental properties have their own rebate pathway.
Is there a battery rebate in Victoria?
Solar Victoria no longer takes applications for interest-free battery loans. Victorians can use the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which takes roughly 30% off an eligible battery at the point of sale and is not means tested. Battery rebates Victoria.
When does the battery rebate change?
The battery STC factor is 6.8 per kWh for installations from May to December 2026 and is scheduled to fall to 5.7 from 1 January 2027, then again every six months until 2030. The installation date decides which rate applies.
Can I get both the solar rebate and the battery discount?
Yes. The Solar Victoria solar panel rebate, the solar STC discount and the federal battery discount are separate programs and can be combined on one quote if you’re eligible for each.
What happens to the Solar Victoria rebate in 2027?
The Victorian Government has announced that support for households installing solar PV will move into the Victorian Energy Upgrades program from 1 July 2027. Eligible households can continue to apply for the remaining Solar Homes rebates until then.
Are there rebates for businesses in Victoria?
Yes. Businesses can claim STCs, and from 1 October 2026 the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme covers solar systems up to 1MW. The Victorian Energy Upgrades program also offers a commercial and industrial solar discount for 30kW to 200kW systems installed through VEU accredited providers. Commercial rebates.
Do I need to be approved before installing?
Yes. For the Solar Victoria rebate, your eligibility must be approved before installation. If you install first, you won’t receive the rebate.
Official sources
This guide is based on information published by the Victorian and Australian governments. Program rules change – always check the official pages, and your quote will confirm the figures that apply on your install date.
- Solar panel (PV) rebate – Solar VictoriaRebate amount, interest-free loan, eligibility, application steps and the July 2027 transition to VEU.
- Notice to Market 2026–27: Overview – Solar VictoriaClosure of the Solar Victoria battery loan and current Solar Homes incentives.
- Commercial and industrial solar panel (PV) discount – Solar VictoriaVEU incentives for 30–200kW business solar and eligibility.
- Mid-scale solar – Clean Energy RegulatorSRES expansion to 1MW from 1 October 2026 and the fixed 5-year deeming period.
- Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Regulations – explanatory statementCheaper Home Batteries tier rates and twice-yearly STC factor reductions.
- Find an authorised solar retailer – Solar VictoriaCheck any retailer before you sign.
- Product lists for Solar Victoria programsPanels and inverters eligible for the rebate.
- New electrification and efficiency standards – Energy VictoriaAll-electric new homes from 1 January 2027.
Last checked: October 2026. Eco Solar Australia is a private company and is not affiliated with Solar Victoria or the Clean Energy Regulator.
Lock in today’s rebates before they shrink
Battery discounts fall on 1 January 2027 and the Solar Victoria solar rebate changes on 1 July 2027. Get a free rebate check and an itemised quote with every incentive applied – from an authorised Solar Victoria retailer.
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