Commercial solar and battery rebates in Melbourne and Victoria
Victorian businesses, farms and community organisations can cut the cost of solar and storage with federal certificates and the federal battery discount. Which ones apply depends on system size and how you choose to claim. We work out the incentives your project qualifies for, apply the upfront ones on your proposal and explain the rest in plain English.
- Free incentive check with your site assessment
- Upfront discounts applied on your proposal
- Clear advice on STCs, LGCs and the battery discount
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- 100+Commercial projects completed
- 30–100kWSystems we install
- 1MWSTC limit from 1 October 2026
- 5–100kWhBattery discount range
- 2030STC scheme end date
Commercial incentives at a glance
Every incentive a Victorian business can use for solar and storage.
- Solar up to 100kW
- STCs taken as an upfront discount – compare incentives
- Solar 100kW–1MW
- STCs with a fixed 5-year deeming period from 1 October 2026, or LGCs over time
- Batteries
- Federal discount on 5–100kWh business systems – details
- VEU
- Commercial solar discount for 30–200kW via VEU accredited providers; not offered by Eco Solar at this stage
- Who qualifies
- Businesses, farms, schools and community groups – see who
- Tax
- Solar is a business asset – ask your accountant about depreciation
- Assessment
- Free site assessment and incentive check – book now
How incentives change the business case
Incentives don’t just lower the price – they shorten payback and change which system size makes sense. That’s why we build them into the proposal from the first draft.
- Lower upfront costSTCs and the battery discount come straight off your proposal.
- Faster paybackA smaller net investment pays itself back sooner from the same savings.
- Right-sized systemsCertificate rules affect the best size – we model the options.
- Falling every yearSTCs shrink each January and the battery discount steps down on 1 January 2027.
- Tax treatmentDepreciation can improve the after-tax return – your accountant confirms it.
Who can claim commercial incentives
Federal certificates and the battery discount aren’t means tested. Most non-residential sites in Victoria qualify.
Compare commercial incentives
Each incentive has its own size limits and payment method. Some can’t be combined, so the choice matters.
| Incentive | System size | How it’s paid | With Eco Solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small-scale STCs | Solar up to 100kW | Upfront discount on your proposal | Applied on every eligible system |
| Mid-scale STCs | Solar 100kW–1MW (from 1 Oct 2026) | Upfront, fixed 5-year deeming period | Advice on choosing STCs or LGCs |
| LGCs | Solar over 100kW | Certificates earned over time as you generate | Explained in your proposal |
| Battery discount | Batteries 5–100kWh | Upfront discount, tiered by capacity | Applied on every eligible battery |
| VEU C&I solar | Solar 30–200kW | Upfront via VEU accredited providers | Not offered at this stage |
Commercial solar
Systems from 30kW to 100kW with STCs applied upfront.
Commercial solarCommercial solar + battery
Both federal incentives on one proposal.
Solar + battery
Farm solar
The same incentives for farms and dairies.
Farm solarChoose the scheme carefully
Mid-scale systems choosing STCs, LGCs or REGO certificates can affect eligibility under the others.
Install date matters
STC values fall each January and battery support every six months.
Finance the balance
Incentives come off first. Finance options.
Household rebates
Running a home business? See Victorian household rebates.
For business owners
Claim every incentive before the next step-down
STCs fall every January and the battery discount drops on 1 January 2027. Get your incentive check now.
Commercial solar savings estimator
Estimate yearly savings from a 30kW to 100kW system. Incentives reduce the upfront cost on top of these savings – your proposal shows both.
Estimated annual impact
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- 10-year savings
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Estimates only, using typical Victorian yields, your tariff inputs and no tariff escalation or panel degradation. Excludes STC discounts, demand-charge savings and battery storage. Your proposal includes a full payback analysis.
How we apply your commercial incentives
You don’t lodge anything. We work out what applies and put it on the proposal.
Incentive check
We confirm system size, site type and which certificates apply.
Scheme advice
For larger systems, we explain the STC and LGC choice and its trade-offs.
Proposal
Upfront discounts deducted and every incentive itemised.
Install & certify
Accredited installers complete the work to the standards certificates require.
Paperwork
We create and assign the certificates – nothing for you to chase.
Why businesses trust us with their incentives
Incentive rules change often. Getting them wrong costs money.
Commercial experience
100+ commercial and farm projects across Victoria.
Rules kept current
Our team reviews program changes every month.
Accredited installers
Certificates require accredited design and installation – ours are.
Honest advice
We tell you when we don’t offer an incentive, such as VEU, and what that means.
Itemised proposals
Every discount, assumption and cost written down.
Established and accountable
Operating since 2016 under ECO GREEN PRIORITY PTY LTD (ABN 28 611 296 372).
Tier-1 equipment
Panels and batteries from listed, eligible manufacturers.
Approvals handled
Network applications managed by us.
Aftercare
Monitoring, cleaning and service once you’re up and running.
Incentive details in every proposal
- Certificates your system creates
- Upfront discount amount
- Battery discount by capacity tier
- Scheme choice for larger systems
- Install-date assumptions
- Notes for your accountant
The incentives we apply
These come off your proposal upfront.
Small-scale technology certificates
Solar systems up to 100kW create STCs, taken as an upfront discount. From 1 October 2026 STCs extend to systems up to 1MW.
How STCs workFederal battery discount
Business batteries from 5kWh to 100kWh qualify, tiered by usable capacity. Steps down on 1 January 2027.
Battery discountTax treatment
Solar and storage are business assets. Your accountant can advise on depreciation.
Finance optionsIncentive information checked October 2026. Amounts and eligibility can change; your proposal confirms current figures.
Commercial incentives across Victoria
Federal incentives apply wherever your business is. We install commercial and farm solar statewide.
Commercial solar Melbourne
Industrial, retail and office sites
Commercial & farm solar Geelong
Greater Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast
Commercial & farm solar Ballarat
Ballarat, Moorabool and Golden Plains
Farm solar Victoria
Dairies, orchards, poultry and cropping
Household rebates Victoria
Solar Victoria rebate and battery discount
All service areas
Every suburb and town we cover
Commercial rebate FAQs
Do commercial solar systems get rebates?
Yes. Systems up to 100kW create STCs, which we apply as an upfront discount. From 1 October 2026 STCs also cover systems up to 1MW with a fixed 5-year deeming period, and larger systems can earn LGCs over time instead.
Can my business get the battery discount?
Yes. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program covers battery systems from 5kWh to 100kWh for businesses and community organisations.
Should a larger system choose STCs or LGCs?
It depends on your cash flow and how long you plan to hold the system. STCs give an upfront discount; LGCs are earned over time. The choice can affect eligibility under the other schemes, so we explain the trade-off in your proposal.
Do you offer Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) incentives?
Not at this stage. VEU offers a commercial solar discount for 30–200kW systems through VEU accredited providers.
Are commercial incentives means tested?
No. Federal certificates and the battery discount don’t depend on turnover or income.
Can farms claim commercial incentives?
Yes. Farms claim STCs and the battery discount like any business. Farm solar.
Is commercial solar tax deductible?
Solar is a business asset, and depreciation or other rules may apply. Your accountant can advise for your situation.
Get every incentive your business qualifies for
Book a free site assessment and incentive check, and get a written proposal with every discount itemised.
- Free incentive check
- Upfront discounts applied
- Scheme choice explained