Solar panel (PV) rebate
Solar panel rebates plus the option of an interest-free loan are available for eligible Victorian households.
Hot water rebate
Hot water rebates of up to $1,000 are available for eligible heat pump and solar hot water products. If you select a locally made product, you could be eligible for a rebate of up to $1,400.
Solar for Apartments
Rebates of up to $2,800 per household for eligible apartments, units and townhouses.
Supporting Solstice Energy customers to go electric
Special exemptions and discounts to transition to cleaner, more affordable energy for Solstice customers.
Find an authorised retailer
For all solar PV or hot water installations, use an authorised retailer on our list.
Solar Homes information in your language
Information in community languages about Solar Homes rebates, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
For industry
Notice to Market 2025-26
The Notice to Market sets out the mandatory requirements and recommendations for retailers and installers to participate in the Solar Homes Program.
Technical mentoring and support for electrical workers
Fully funded on-site and online technical mentoring with free webinars for electrical workers.
Solar PV audit checklist
Version 3.5
Latest news and articles
Renae Gasmier appointed to lead new division in Solar Victoria
Solar Victoria congratulates Renae Gasmier who has been appointed as Executive Director of its new Energy Efficiency Target Reform Division.
Helping vulnerable Victorians slash energy bills
The Victorian Government is helping Victorians slash their energy bills and stay comfortable year-round with ceiling insulation.
Solar for Apartments extended to help more Victorians save on energy bills
The Solar for Apartments program has been extended until 30 June 2027 so that more Victorian households can save on their energy bills, upgrade their apartments and reduce emissions.
Plumbing industry upskilling with energy efficient hot water
Victoria is backing the plumbing industry with fully funded training to meet fast-growing demand for energy efficient hot water systems – helping households cut bills and supporting our transition to clean energy.
Another significant year for Solar Victoria
2025 has been a significant year with many highlights shared across Victoria’s two largest energy efficiency and clean energy electrification programs.
What solar system works best for your building?
Multi-unit buildings across Victoria are embracing solar to cut energy costs, reduce emissions and build stronger communities, thanks to the Solar for Apartments program.
Solar for Apartments shines in Elsternwick ministerial visit
Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio visited an apartment building in Elsternwick on 10 November to celebrate a new solar installation delivered through Solar Victoria’s Solar for Apartments program.
Victorian Government funds training and certification package for insulation installers
Eligible workers will have access to fully funded training and certification from today to support the safe introduction of retrofit ceiling insulation in Victorian homes under the VEU program.
$1 billion back in Victorians' pockets
The Government has slashed over a billion dollars off the upfront cost of installing solar, heat pumps and batteries – helping more Victorians cut their cost of living by slashing energy bills.
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