Government incentives for solar

Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

Solar water heaters, heat pumps and solar power systems are great for the environment, and the Australian Government Renewable Energy Target scheme provides a mechanism that offers generous incentives to help you make the switch. The incentives come in the form of Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) that can be traded and sold on the open market or can be used as an upfront rebate to reduce the purchase price of your new system which could save you thousands of dollars.

STCs are available in every state of Australia. However, the number of certificates that can be created per system is based on its geographical location (zone) and varies with the type, size and model of the system installed^. The value of an STC is not fixed and varies depending on market factors.


^For a Solahart Solar Hot Water system, each STC represents 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity displaced over a 10 year period. For a Solahart Solar Power system, each STC represents 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of renewable electricity produced over a maximum deeming period. The number of STC’s created varies with the size and model of the solar water heater or PV system and the region (or zone) in which the unit is installed. The value of an STC is not fixed and varies depending on market factors.

Feed-in Tariffs

To provide a further financial incentive to switch to solar power, some state governments and electricity providers offer preferential feed-in tariffs. These tariffs allow you to sell any excess electricity you generate back to your electricity provider.

Get in touch to find out more.

Save up to $1,000 on a Solar Hot Water System with the South Australian Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS)

The Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) empowers South Australian households and businesses to slash energy costs and embrace a smarter, more affordable, reliable and sustainable energy future.

Solahart Adelaide North is proud to offer a wide range of REPS eligible efficient water heating options for homes and businesses across South Australia.

Save up to $1,000 on a new solar hot water system or up to $900 on a new heat pump hot water heater.

City Of Adelaide Sustainability Incentives Scheme

The City Of Adelaide Sustainability Incentives Scheme is a program that provides financial incentives to City Of Adelaide residents & businesses to encourage sustainable practices. The scheme offers a range of rebates and discounts on Solahart products including:

 

Residential and Business premises located within the City Of Adelaide with postcodes 5000 or 5006 are eligible.

 

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

A federal rebate for home batteries is on the table from the re-elected Government. 

The Federal Labor party has pledged to reduce the expense of buying and setting up a new home battery as part of a $2.3 billion initiative that is central to its campaign for re-election. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is planned to commence on 1 July 2025.

According to the Australian Labor Party, “A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will make batteries cheaper, slashing energy bills for households, small businesses and community facilities by up to 90 per cent. Through our scheme, households will be able to purchase a typical battery with a 30 per cent discount on installed costs – saving around $4000 on a typical battery.”
— Australian Labor Party

When implemented, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program will:

  • Help 1 million households install battery storage
  • Provide rebates that could reduce battery costs by thousands
  • Work alongside existing state rebates and VPP programs for even greater savings
  • Be delivered through the existing Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme

How to Benefit from the Cheaper Home Batteries Program

The program is intended to benefit households and businesses.

Step 1: Register your interest with Solahart now.

Step 2: Solahart can assess your battery needs and provide a quote for a new solar battery system.

Step 3: Have your battery installed in accordance with program guidelines.

If you don’t already have solar power installed, we can still help you. Get in touch with Solahart now and we’ll arrange a solar power assessment and installation. 

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