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New South Wales has plenty to offer, from beautiful beaches to iconic destinations, and its abundant sunny weather makes it a prime location for solar installations.

If you’re considering solar in NSW, you’ll want tailored information. We’re here to simplify your understanding of the various solar rebates available in New South Wales. On this page, we provide insights into:

  1. The State Government solar rebates in NSW.
  2. The Federal Government’s Small-scale Technology Certificates (STC) incentive.
  3. NSW solar feed-in tariffs.

This comprehensive information will help you make the most of available solar rebates in NSW and secure a great deal for your system.

 

State Government Solar Rebates in NSW:

Rebate Swap for Solar and Energy Efficient Upgrades: If you’re a NSW resident currently benefiting from the Low Income Household Rebate (LIHR), you may be eligible for a free, fully installed 3kW solar system offered by the NSW Government. To access this solar rebate, residents generally need to trade their $285 annual LIHR credit for the new system or other energy-efficient upgrades.

For Homeowners: Homeowners can qualify for a free 3kW solar system if they meet these criteria:

  • Currently receive the Low Income Household Rebate.
  • Agree not to receive the rebate for 10 years.
  • Hold a valid concession card.
  • Own and reside in their home.
  • Do not already have a solar system.

This offer is available in most of Greater Sydney and select regional postcodes.

For Households Not Suitable for Solar: If you receive the Low Income Household Rebate but aren’t eligible for solar, you can still receive up to $4,000 for energy-efficient home upgrades following a free energy assessment.

For Land and Housing Corporation Tenants: Residents in Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) properties will soon have access to a free solar system installation.

Upgrade Your Hot Water System: If you’re considering switching to a solar hot water system or heat pump, this rebate program is designed for you. Under the NSW Government’s Energy Saving Scheme, you can easily replace your old electric or gas hot water unit with a greener, more efficient model.

 

 

Federal Government Solar Incentive – STCs in NSW:

Although NSW offers targeted state solar rebates, the primary rebate for homeowners in NSW is still the Federal Government’s STC incentive. This incentive provides a substantial upfront discount to those installing solar in NSW. The size of your system, the installation year, and your location within the four ‘STC zones’ all influence the amount you receive from this solar rebate. Most of NSW falls under zone 3.

Is There a Rebate to Reduce Solar Battery Prices in NSW? While a previous scheme provided interest-free loans for solar battery installations in NSW, it has concluded. Nevertheless, you can still lower the cost of solar batteries in NSW through the Federal STC discount.

Solar Rebates in NSW – STC Calculator: To calculate your federal solar rebate in NSW, use our Solar Calculator. By entering your postcode, you can determine:

  • Your estimated STC discount.
  • The anticipated payback period.
  • Savings on your electricity bill with solar.

While it’s crucial to optimize your solar rebate, New South Wales residents aiming for sustained benefits require an electricity agreement with a Feed-in Tariff (FiT) that suits their needs.

Energy Market provides an online platform for comparing electricity plans with FiTs, enabling you to switch in mere minutes. This is an effortless method to fully leverage the solar energy you contribute back to the grid.

FAQs

Yes! If you’re currently a recipient of the Low Income Household Rebate you might be eligible to receive a free 3kW solar system for your home, courtesy of the NSW Government. Jump up to our main Rebate Swap for Solar and Energy Efficient Upgrades section to find out more about this generous solar rebate in NSW.

The Federal solar rebate in NSW will vary depending on your ‘zone’ location, the size of your solar system, when your system was installed and the value of STCs at that point in time. You can easily calculate how big your solar rebate will be using our Solar Calculator. 

Luckily for NSW residents, there are a few rebates available to reduce the cost of solar panels in NSW. These include the Rebate Swap for Solar and Energy Efficient Upgrades, Federal Government STC incentive , as well as the Upgrade Your Hot Water System rebate. 

The Federal STC solar panel rebate in NSW is applied when you install your solar system, as long as you get your system through a CEC accredited installer who meets Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER) requirements. Most installers will include this upfront discount into your solar quote and handle all the paperwork for you – phew! 

To access the Rebate Swap for Solar and Energy Efficient Upgrades, residents can apply through the dedicated rebate NSW government website here.

If you’d like to make the most of the ‘Upgrade Your Hot Water System’ rebate, you will need to ensure you go through an Accredited Certificate Provider (ACPs). For a full list of ACPs, check the website here. 

When you get solar panels in NSW you’re going to need to replace your traditional meter with a smart meter.

This is because your solar system both imports and exports electricity from the grid.

Quick, Lock In Your Solar Rebate! NSW Solar Installers Are Ready to Help Plan Your Solar System Right Now.

Now that you’re up to speed on solar rebates in NSW, it’s time to talk to an installer about getting your system!

Request 3 quotes from CEC accredited installers now and compare offers.

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