Solar Support

Victorian residents can access free guidance on starting their solar journey, interest free loans, rebates, and a vetted list of authorised suppliers for solar systems through Solar Victoria.

Solar Buyers Guide

Before you seek quotes for your new solar system, make sure you read Solar Victoria's Solar Buyers Guides for solar PV, batteries and solar hot water systems. You can read the guides on the Solar Victoria website by following this link.

Authorised solar retailers

Solar Victoria provides a vetted list of retailers who meet their quality assurance and safety standards. This list is regularly updated following audits to ensure the highest quality service. To access the list follow this link.

Solar rebates

Solar Victoria is providing rebates up to $1,400 for homes installing solar panel (PV) systems. This rebate is available for owner occupiers, rentals, and community housing. Taking advantage of the rebate also gives you access to an interest free loan of $1,400.

Eligibility criteria

For householders

As a Victorian householder, you could receive a solar panel (PV) rebate if:

you are the owner-occupier of an existing property or the owner of a home under construction where the system is to be installed
combined household taxable income of all owners is less than $210,000 per year
value of the property is under $3 million (for an existing home or when construction is complete)
property address has not previously received a solar panel (PV) or solar battery rebate under this program
the property address has not had a solar panel (PV) system installed in the last 10 years
you received a Solar Homes rebate and/or loan but have moved house. You can apply for another incentive at your new address as an owner-occupier if the property has not received these rebates before.

For rental properties

As a Victorian rental provider, you could receive a rebate for your rental property if:

your renters have a combined household taxable income of less than $210,000 per year
you have not received more than two rebates for a rental property during the current financial year
value of the property is under $3 million
property address has not previously received a solar panel (PV) rebate or a solar battery rebate under the Solar Homes Program
a Solar Homes Program Agreement has been signed by you and your renter(s)
you received a hot water rebate as an owner-occupier and have rented the same property to a tenant, you can apply for the solar PV rental rebate as a rental provider (2 per financial year still applies)
you received a solar battery loan as an owner-occupier and have become a rental provider of the same property. You can get a solar PV rental rebate as a rental provider if your solar PV system is older than 10 years.

For community housing

A not-for-profit organisation that provides affordable rental housing to low-income households is eligible to receive a solar panel (PV) rebate if it:

is a Registered CHO listed on the Housing Registrar Public Register as a community housing provider; OR
is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission; and
can demonstrate that the provision of affordable housing is one of the organisation’s core activities
has properties that are owned or managed by the community housing organisation
confirms that the full value (100%) of energy savings achieved by installing solar panels will be passed onto renters
engages an authorised solar retailer who must use products on our product lists.

For more information visit Solar Victoria's website here.