Federal government solar panel Rebate 2025

The Australian federal government solar panel rebate was introduced in 2011 to boost the uptake of solar energy. The program has been a huge success, as nearly 4 Million Australian households now have solar panels on their rooftops.

The national solar panel rebate is still available up until its slated end date at the end of 2030.

How the solar rebate works

Any new purchase of solar panels can receive the rebate. For the average size Australian household system, the rebate can reduce the price of going solar by between $1,800 - $3,000.

The national solar panel rebate is part of the federal government’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme . It is an incentive program to reduce the upfront cost of solar panels.

The size of your system and your location, are critical to working out how many STCs you qualify for. Areas of Australia that receive more sunshine hours, qualify for more STCs. For this purpose, the Australian continent is split into four rebate zones.

Technically, it is not a rebate! When you purchase new solar panels, the government estimates how much solar electricity your system will generate. It issues you with Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) based on the anticipated energy production of the system up until 2030.

Queensland benefits from more sunshine hours than Victoria, and so they receive more STCs for the same size system, and get a larger rebate.

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OPERATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

The photovoltaic panel consists of transforming the energy produced by the sun into electricity. To do this, solar panels will capture this energy and reinject it into electrical current into your home.

For them to work, it is not essential to live only in Queensland, because the quantity of current produced by the cell depends above all on the quantity of light it receives. So, even in Victoria, photovoltaic panels can produce electricity. However, they will receive more STCs for the same size system, and get a larger rebate.

Solar energy will therefore be transformed into electrical current that can be used in your home. In other words, via photovoltaic panels, you produce your own energy which you will then consume to power your home throughout the day, every day of the year.

Faced with the depletion and increasing cost of “traditional” resources such as oil, photovoltaic energy is an inexhaustible alternativ

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The new generation of solar panels has arrived

Technologies are evolving, and with them, aerovoltaic solar panels which can now produce your electricity, your heating and your air conditioning. This helps you reduce your dependence on large Australian energy producers, and therefore save on your electricity bill each month.

If you are interested by installing solar panels, do not hesitate to request a free study of the capacity of your roof.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, solar panels are significantly cheaper to buy in 2025 in Australia compared to previous years.

    There has been a dramatic drop in solar panel prices in 2025, with declines of around 20% on average compared to September 2024. Furthermore, in November 2024, prices fell due to increased demand in decline and an extremely large supply on the market.

  • Yes, even without premiums, solar panels remain interesting in Australia for several reasons:

    Energy savings: By producing your own renewable energy, you become less dependent on the price of electricity from the grid and you reduce your energy bill

    Affordable and efficient technology: Current solar panels are both affordable and efficient, with a long lifespan. Installation prices have fallen, which is favorable for investment in photovoltaics

    Profitability: Despite the removal of certain premiums, solar panels can still offer a good return.

    Resale of electricity: The possibility of reselling the electricity produced can accelerate the profitability of photovoltaic panels, even in the absence of premiums

    VAT reduction: A reduced VAT rate of 6% for houses over 10 years old applies throughout Australia, reducing the initial cost of installation

  • The cost of solar panels can vary considerably depending on a number of different factors. In Australia, solar panels cost varying amounts from one state to another. The three important factors that control the cost are the brand, the level of service and the quality of the parts and installation.

  • Have you already installed solar panels but you still consume more energy than you produce? Please note that you can supplement an existing solar panel installation with additional panels at any time. Better yet, it is even possible to place an additional installation in another location – on the roof of your garden shed, for example.

  • The payback time for solar panels in Australia varies depending on several factors.

    The lifespan of solar panels is generally 25 to 30 years, which means that the savings after the depreciation threshold are net profits.

    Companies and self-employed people can depreciate the installation for tax purposes over a period of 20 years, with a straight-line depreciation of 5% per year.

    There is also an increased investment deduction of 15.5%, which further reduces the net cost of installation