Solar & battery rebates by state, 2026
Quick answer: every Australian home can claim the federal STC rebate on solar and the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate on storage. Stacked with any state scheme still open, the maximum runs from about $4,400 in Tasmania to about $5,500 in New South Wales for an eligible solar and battery install. Pick your state below for the full breakdown.
Updated July 2026
Rebates across every postcode
STC zones, state schemes, and the federal battery rebate stack differently in every capital. Hover or tap a state to see what's claimable there.
Indicative maximum stacked rebate for an eligible solar + battery install (federal STC + federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program + applicable state scheme). Solar-only installs receive a smaller stack. Actual amount varies by system size, postcode, install date, and current STC certificate price. Federal rebates step down on schedule. See methodology and per-capital breakdown.
Compare all 8 states and territories
Ranked by maximum stacked rebate for a solar and battery install. STC zone sets the size of the federal solar rebate; the state scheme column shows what, if anything, stacks on top in 2026.
| State | STC zone | Up to (stacked) | State scheme 2026 | Guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South WalesSydney | Zone 3 | $5,500 | NSW PDRS battery incentive + VPP | Rebates·Battery guide |
| Northern TerritoryDarwin | Zone 1 | $5,400 | Closed — federal only | Rebates·Battery guide |
| QueenslandBrisbane | Zone 2 | $5,200 | Closed — federal only | Rebates·Battery guide |
| Western AustraliaPerth | Zone 3 | $5,100 | WA Residential Battery Scheme | Rebates·Battery guide |
| South AustraliaAdelaide | Zone 3 | $4,950 | Closed — federal only | Rebates·Battery guide |
| VictoriaMelbourne | Zone 4 | $4,890 | Victorian Solar Homes rebate | Rebates·Battery guide |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCanberra | Zone 4 | $4,780 | ACT Sustainable Household Scheme | Rebates·Battery guide |
| TasmaniaHobart | Zone 4 | $4,420 | Closed — federal only | Rebates·Battery guide |
Indicative maximum stacked rebate for an eligible solar + battery install (federal STC + federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program + any state scheme still open). Solar-only installs receive a smaller stack. Federal rebates step down on schedule. See the methodology and per-capital breakdown.
Solar rebates by state: common questions
Which Australian state has the best solar rebate in 2026?
The federal rebates are the same in every state: the STC rebate on solar and the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate on storage. The headline stacked totals look highest in New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Queensland because of their STC zone and, in some states, a top-up scheme. But the state with the best payback is not always the one with the biggest number. South Australia has closed its scheme yet pays back fastest, because its high power prices make the solar you use yourself worth more.
Do state solar rebates still exist in 2026?
Some do, many have closed. Victoria still runs the Solar Homes rebate ($1,400 off solar), the ACT lends up to $15,000 interest-light for batteries, New South Wales adds a battery incentive under the PDRS plus a VPP bonus, and Western Australia has a capped battery rebate. Queensland (2024), South Australia (2022) and Tasmania (September 2025) have all closed their schemes, so those states are federal-only. The federal STC and Cheaper Home Batteries rebates apply everywhere.
How much is the solar rebate in my state?
For a solar and battery install the maximum stacked rebate runs from about $4,400 in Tasmania to about $5,500 in New South Wales, combining the federal STC rebate, the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate, and any state scheme still open. Solar-only installs receive a smaller amount. The exact figure depends on your system size, postcode, install date and the current STC certificate price, so the 30-second check returns your real number.
Does the federal battery rebate change during the year?
Yes. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate stepped down on 1 May 2026 and now drops every six months, with the next cut on 1 January 2027. Waiting does not get you a better deal, it gets you a smaller rebate. That is why the amount you can claim is the highest it will be today.