Rebate alert: Federal STC rebate drops ~$284 on Jan 1 · 251 Aussies checked their rebate today215d:16h:51m:29sLock in 2026 rates
Federal + state rebates · 2026 ★ 4.8 · 12,400+ Aussies helped

Up to $7,200 off your solar + battery system.

Federal STC + Cheaper Home Batteries + state programs stacked, applied straight to your invoice. Find out exactly what your address qualifies for. 30 seconds, no obligation, real numbers.

  • Personalised to your postcode and power bill
  • Matched with the right installer, not a quote-shopping headache
  • A friendly follow-up within 24-48 hours to confirm details. Never pushy.
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01 · How it works

From "is this worth it?" to a date in the calendar in about 7 minutes.

Step 01 · 30 sec

Tell us your postcode and bill

Four quick questions to confirm eligibility and size your system. No accounts, no spam.

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Step 02 · 24-48 hr

A solar specialist gets in touch

One of our team reaches out within 24 to 48 hours to walk you through your numbers, check roof access and shading, and answer every question you've got. Real human. Australian. Never pushy.

Typical call
Within 1 to 2 days
Step 03 · Done

Installer matched, install booked

We hand you to the best CEC-accredited installer for your roof and postcode. They confirm a fixed price, book your install date, and apply your rebate at the invoice.

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02 · The follow-up, demystified

About the follow-up. No surprises.

We get it. Handing over your details can feel like a trap. Here's exactly what happens, who you'll speak to, and what we cover. It's a 15-minute chat, not a sales pitch.

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typical chat length
9am–6pm
weekdays only, AEST
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Sam from Solar Power Savings
Reaching out · Solar specialist
  • 01
    Confirm your address & current bill
    A quick fact-check so we don't waste your time on the wrong rebate.
  • 02
    Right-size your system
    Based on your daytime usage, roof, and how long you plan to stay.
  • 03
    Walk through the stacked rebates
    Federal STC, your state rebate, feed-in tariffs, the lot. In plain English.
  • 04
    Match you with your installer
    We pick the right CEC-accredited installer for your roof and postcode. You can decline, no hard feelings.
03 · By the numbers

A service that earns its keep.

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04 · Live calculator

Have a play with the numbers.

Slide the system size and your typical bill. We work out your rebate and payback in real time.

System size6.6 kW
3 kW · small13.2 kW · large home
Quarterly power bill$450
$200$1,200
Your estimate
Total rebate, applied at point of sale
$2,968 off
Over 25 years you'd save
$44,983
Wait until Jan 1 and you'd forfeit
$23 in rebate
Annual savings
$1,971
Out of pocket
$4,292
Payback
2.2yr
Estimates based on NSW STC zone & avg. retail rates. Real quote may vary.
05 · The rebates explained

What the government actually pays you to go solar.

There's two layers: a federal scheme that applies everywhere in Australia, plus a state top-up if you're in the right postcode.

Federal · All of Australia

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

~$3,612

For a 14 kWh battery, applied at point of sale. About $258 per usable kWh on the first 14 kWh, tapering above. Launched 1 July 2025.

All states · Steps down each year
Federal STC

Small-scale Technology Certificates

~$1,386

For a typical 6.6 kW system in Sydney. Federal scheme available in every state; amount varies by STC zone. Scheme winds down to nothing by 31 December 2030.

All states · 4 deeming years remaining
VIC

Solar Homes Solar Panel Rebate

+$1,400

$1,400 off a new rooftop solar system for Victorian owner-occupiers. Income test under $210k; property under $3M.

Active · Stackable with federal STC
NSW · WA · ACT

State battery + support programs

+$1,300–$5,000

NSW PDRS per-kWh battery + VPP sign-on, WA Residential Battery Scheme, ACT Sustainable Household Scheme + Home Energy Support. Stack with federal.

Varies by state · 4 active programs
06 · Real Aussies, real bills

12,400 homes. An average $1,420 saved every year.

From every state and territory. Matched with an installer they'd recommend to their neighbour.

"Bill went from $620 a quarter to $48. We talked to Sam on the Wednesday and they had panels on the roof three weeks later. No pushy sales, no upselling."
Sarah & Tom
Homeowners · Wollongong, NSW
6.6kW Trina + Sungrow
saving
$2,288 / yr
"Thought it was too good to be true. The rebate came off the price before I paid anything. Whole job done in a day and the bill is basically zero in summer now."
Vinh N.
Electrician · Reservoir, VIC
10kW + 10kWh battery
saving
$2,184 / yr
"No pushy sales calls. They picked the right installer for my place and Andy answered all my dumb questions along the way. Felt like we had someone in our corner."
Margaret K.
Retired teacher · Toowoomba, QLD
8kW
saving
$1,640 / yr
07 · The Solar Power Savings difference

A solar quote someone else does the legwork on.

Most rebate sites hand you a form and a list of installers. We hand you a matched installer, a stacked rebate, and an Aussie specialist who picks up when you call.

With us

Done. For you.

One specialist. One matched installer. One number to call when anything needs to change. Free for the homeowner.

  • Quiz to call to install, all coordinated
  • Federal + state rebates stacked & applied at invoice
  • One CEC-accredited installer matched to your roof
  • Friendly Aussie specialist, not a call-centre script
  • 100% free for you. We earn from installers, not households.
  • No obligation. Walk away any time.
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Best-Match Guarantee
If the installer we match isn't the best fit, we'll re-match you free. Or you walk away.
Without us

DIY or random installers

For comparison.

  • Phone four installers, get four wildly different prices
  • Miss state rebates because the installer didn't mention them
  • Random installers, no quality screen, no recourse
  • Hard-sell call-centre pitches at 7pm
  • Pay $500-$1,500 more on average vs. a matched quote
  • "Locked in" once you sign. Good luck switching.
08 · Common questions

Sorted before you have to ask.

What happens after I submit? Are your team pushy?

One of our solar specialists gets in touch within 24 to 48 hours of submitting. They're Australian, trained to give you straight answers, and they don't work on hard-sell commissions. If now isn't a good time, just let us know and we'll work around you.

Is the rebate real, or am I getting hustled?

100% real. The Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) scheme is a federal program legislated under the Renewable Energy Act 2000. The rebate comes off your invoice at point of sale, so you never receive cash directly, you just pay less for the system. State rebates work the same way.

Do I have to pay anything to use the service?

Nope. Solar Power Savings is free for homeowners. We're paid a finder's fee by the installer when you go ahead, and only if you sign a contract you're genuinely happy with. No upfront cost, no obligation.

What's the catch?

Honestly, there isn't one. But we'll be straight: solar makes sense for most Australian homeowners, but not all. If your roof is heavily shaded, you barely use power during the day, or you're planning to move within 18 months, we'll tell you that when we get in touch.

How quickly can I get solar installed?

From quote to install, typically 4-6 weeks. Bigger jobs or strata properties can take 8-10. We'll give you accurate timelines once you pick an installer.

What if I rent?

Solar is harder if you rent, but not impossible. Some states (VIC, ACT) have rental-specific rebates, and we can help you pitch it to your landlord. Worth a 30-second check.

Are rebates really shrinking?

Yes. The federal STC deeming period drops by one full year every 1 January until the scheme ends on 31 December 2030 — roughly a 25% step-down in dollar value per year. Today's $1,386 Sydney rebate is closer to $1,040 in January 2027, then $693 in 2028, then $347. State programs are also winding down: NSW Empowering Homes, VIC battery loan, QLD Battery Booster, TAS Energy Saver Loan and others have closed in the last 18 months.

Rebate steps down 9% on Jan 1, 2027

Lock in 2026 rebate levels before they shrink.

30 seconds to check eligibility. A follow-up within 24 to 48 hours. The average household claims $4,768 in stacked federal and state rebates.

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Jess in Geelong VIC just locked in
$2,588 stack
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