The Solar Homes Program provides rebates of up to $1,400 towards the installation of solar panel (PV) systems. These rebates are offered to Victorians with existing homes, homes under construction, and rental properties. Eligible customers who have previously received a rebate and have moved house can apply. If your system is over ten years’ old you can also apply to replace or upgrade your system.

To further reduce installation costs, eligible Victorians can apply for an interest-free loan for an amount equivalent to their rebate amount. The loan is required to be repaid over four years or can be repaid sooner in one lump sum.

As an applicant, you must understand the Solar Homes Program eligibility criteria.

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

• you are the owner-occupier of an existing property or the owner of a home under construction where the system is to be installed
• the combined household taxable income of all owners is less than $210,000 per year
• the property is valued at under $3 million, or a home under construction that will be valued at under $3 million at the time of completion
• the property address has not previously received a solar panel (PV) rebate or a solar battery rebate under the Solar Homes Program
• the property has not had a solar panel (PV) system installed in the last ten years*

*If you are participating in the Premium Feed-in Tariff scheme you should consider whether you will be better off if you replace your existing system before the scheme ends in November 2024.

Once you're confident that you and your property meet the eligibility criteria, read our solar panel PV Buyers Guide and speak to an authorised solar retailer about products will best suit your new roof and home. To be eligible for a rebate, products to be installed must be on our products list. Follow the steps at how to apply for a solar panel (PV) rebate.

You will need to provide proof of income and details of all homeowners to confirm your eligibility.

If you are applying for a rebate for a home under construction, you will also need to provide the details of all homeowners so we can confirm property ownership.

When your eligibility is confirmed, your retailer will claim the rebate on your behalf and deduct the rebate amount from the total cost of your system. You will then pay the outstanding balance directly to your retailer once your solar is installed.

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