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Solar & Battery Rebates in Australia: What’s Available in 2024

Switching to renewable energy has never been easier, thanks to government rebates and funding programs across Australia. Here’s a breakdown of the available solar and battery incentives by state, including funding amounts, deadlines, and important details.

Renewable Energy Grants Available Australia-Wide

Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

  • Who It’s For: Homes and small businesses installing eligible solar PV and battery systems.
  • Funding Available: Reduces costs by approximately $3,000–$5,000 for typical small systems, with savings depending on system size and location.
  • How This Helps: Provides immediate savings through Small-Scale Technology Certificates, which are tradable to offset installation costs.
  • Details : Learn more here.

Large-Scale Generation Certificates  (LGCs)

  • Who It’s For: Businesses and organisations generating large amounts of renewable energy.
  • Funding Available: LGCs are tradable financial certificates designed to incentivise and reward the generation of renewable energy from large-scale sources, such as commercial solar panel installations.
  • How This Helps: The incentive you receive is tied to your system's energy generation. For every 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) produced, you earn 1 LGC (Large-scale Generation Certificate), which your energy partner can trade to help offset the cost of your system.
  • Details: Learn more here.

Renewable Energy Grants Available in Victoria (VIC)

Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs)

  • Who It’s For: Businesses improving energy efficiency.
  • Funding Available: You can offset part of the cost of your installation by selling VEECs. The trading and selling of your VEECs will be managed by your energy partner.
  • How This Helps: Reduces the cost of installing solar and battery systems through tradable energy efficiency certificates.
  • Details: Learn more here.

Solar for Apartments

  • Who It’s For: Owners of apartments or multi-unit dwellings. ebates will be provided to Victorian Owners Corporations (OCs) with up to 50 occupiable lots.
  • Funding Available: An additional 5,000 rebates of up to $2,800 per apartment (up to $140,000 per property)
  • How This Helps: Makes renewable energy more accessible to those in multi-unit living arrangements, helping them reduce shared electricity costs.
  • Deadline: Friday 6 December 2024.
  • Details: More information here.

Renewable Energy Grants Available in Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Community Clubs Program

  • Who It’s For: Not-for-profit community clubs.
  • Funding Available: Up to $75,000 per club to install solar panels, battery storage, and energy-saving technologies.
  • How This Helps: Supports clubs in reducing energy costs and emissions while increasing sustainability for community operations.
  • Details: Learn more here.

Sustainable Business Program

  • Who It’s For: ACT businesses working to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.
  • Funding Available: Rebates of up to $10,000 for energy-saving measures, including solar PV and battery systems.
  • How This Helps: Reduces upfront costs for businesses, enabling them to lower energy bills and operate more sustainably.
  • Details: Check the program here.

Renewable Energy Grants Available in New South Wales (NSW)

EV Site Host EOI 2024

  • Who It’s For: Businesses hosting EV charging stations integrated with renewable energy.
  • Funding Available: Up to $15,000 per site for battery storage and renewable energy upgrades.
  • How This Helps: Enables businesses to offer EV charging powered by clean energy, aligning with growing EV adoption and sustainability goals.
  • Deadline: 31 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • Details: More information here.

Renewable Energy Grants Available in Northern Territory (NT)

Home and Business Battery Scheme

  • Who It’s For: NT homeowners and small businesses.
  • Funding Available: Up to $6,000 for solar PV systems with battery storage.
  • How This Helps: Makes renewable energy adoption more accessible, reducing reliance on grid power and cutting energy costs.
  • Deadline: Monday 30 June 2025
  • Details: Learn more here.

Renewable Energy Grants Available in South Australia (SA)

Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant

  • Who It’s For: SA small businesses upgrading energy systems.
  • Funding Available: Up to $10,000 for solar panels, battery storage, and energy audits.
  • How This Helps: Lowers energy expenses and provides long-term cost savings for small businesses while improving their environmental impact.
  • Deadline: Applications close January 15, 2024.
  • Details: Explore the grant here.

How to Get Started

Applications for these rebates are made via the appropriate program websites listed above. Once approved, Symmetry Solar can manage the entire process—from system design and installation to ensuring you receive the full benefits of the rebate.

Take advantage of these incentives today and join Australia’s renewable energy movement!