Rebates

Government Rebates and Grants

Under the Goverment Solar Homes and Community Plan, rebates up to $8,000 are available for the purchase and installation of a Solar PV System.

Minimum system size Australian Government support Eligibility*
Residential (Rebates)
   
  • Household taxable family income must be less than $100,000
New systems

450 watts

Up to $8000
($8/W up to 1kW)
  • The system must be installed at your principal place of residence
  • You have not previously received a rebate for a photovoltaic system from the Australian Government
Extensions to old systems
450 watts Up to $5000
($5/W up to 1kW)
  • If you have not previously received a rebate for your system, you may be eligible for a rebate to extend your current system by 1kW
  • If you have previously received a rebate for systems less than 1kW you may be eligible for an extension rebate to bring the system up to a 1kW capacity
Community Use Buildings (Competitive Grants)
450 watts 50% of the system cost up to 2kW**
  • Grants are available to community organisations that install photovoltaic systems where there is significant educational value.

* For further information refer to the program guidelines.
** Limit refers to the grant amount only.

For further information, guidelines and how to apply, please visit
Australian Goverment - Department of the Environment
or contact the national information line on 1800 808 571.

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