The Lowdown on Rebates

The federal governments Solar Homes and Communities Plan provide cash rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes and community use buildings. (Schools are no longer eligible for funding under this program. Schools can apply for grants under the National Solar Schools Program from July 2008 to June 2015).

The Solar Homes and Communities Plan ensures that rebates get to the households that need them most through the introduction of a means test, with households with an annual taxable income of less than $100,000 eligible for the rebates. This rebate system will end on the 30th of June 2009 so contact your local Power Partner on 1300 SOLAR 1 to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to install solar power at the right price, reduce your electricity bill and do your part to help the environment.

Rebates and grants

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 organizations that install photovoltaic systems where there is significant educational value.

 

NOTE: * Conditions apply; this information is a guide only; for further information refer to the program guidelines.
** This limit refers to the grant amount only - there are no restrictions on the size of system that can be installed.

Residential applicants

Applicants should read the Guidelines for residential applicants before applying.
PLEASE NOTE: Notification of pre-approval must be received prior to system installation.

Downloads

Guidelines

Application Form

To contact your local Power Partner call 1300 SOLAR 1 and you too could have solar power reducing your electricity bill.