1. STC (Small-scale Technology Certificates)

• Federal government incentive under the Renewable Energy Target (RET).

• Not means tested

• Provides an upfront discount on solar system installation (currently around $260 per KW installed, so more solar installed leads to bigger rebate)

• Available for systems under 100kW, with the number of STCs decreasing yearly until 2030.

2. BSTC (Battery Storage Technology Certificates)

• New battery rebate as of 07/2025

• Similar to STCs but applies to home battery storage systems.

• Rebate applies to storage capacity installed, (currently around $345 per KWh)

• Provides a financial incentive for installing eligible batteries

3. Solar Victoria Rebate (Solar Homes Program)

• State government rebate offering up to $1,400 off a solar PV system.

• Available to homeowners (including landlords) with a combined household income under $210,000.

• Must use an approved retailer and meet eligibility criteria (e.g., property value under $3 million).

4. Solar Victoria Interest-Free Loan

• Interest-free loan of up to $1,400 to help cover the cost of solar.

• Can be combined with the Solar Vic rebate, reducing the upfront cost significantly.

• Same eligibility criteria as the rebate (income, property value, etc.).

Summary:

• STC: Federal discount on solar panels.

• BSTC: Federal discount on batteries

• Solar Vic Rebate: State rebate ($1,400 off).

• Solar Vic Loan: Interest-free loan (up to $1,400).

Many households combine STCs + Solar Vic Rebate + Loan for maximum savings.

For more information on eligibility criteria for the Victorian rebate, please visit:

https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/solar-panel-rebate

You don't have to!

We will include STC and BSTC in our quote,

We will ask you about your eligibility for the Solar Vic rebates and include them if possible

After we apply for the Solar Vic Rebates on your behalf, they will contact you requesting some supporting documentation.

For the latest updates from Solar Vic please visit: https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/

Backup power means your battery can supply electricity during a blackout, keeping essential appliances running. Not all battery systems have backup functionality - some are designed only to save on bills without providing blackout protection. If backup is important to you, we can recommend a battery with this feature and ensure it’s properly set up for your needs.

We can back up your whole home, one essential piece of equipment, or anything in between.