Rebate release dates until June 2021

Following on from last week’s budget announcements, Solar Victoria is pleased to confirm that the Solar Homes rebates and interest free loans will maintain their current level until 30 June 2021.

Published:
Wednesday 2 December 2020 at 12:55 pm
Solar Homes Program rebate release dates news update

Following on from last week’s budget announcements, Solar Victoria is pleased to confirm that the Solar Homes rebates and interest free loans (where available) will maintain their current level until 30 June 2021.

The rebates amounts are as follows:

  • Solar PV – Rebate of up to $1,850 + option of an interest-free loan up to approved rebate value.
  • Solar for rental properties – Rebate of up to $1,850 + option of an interest-free loan up to approved rebate value.
  • Solar battery rebate – Rebate of up to $4,174. Note: interest free loans are not available under the Solar battery rebate program.
  • Solar Hot Water rebate – Rebate of $1,000.

Rebate releases for the remainder of 2020-21

Rebates for Solar PV, Battery and Rentals will be released fortnightly in line with the dates and times outlined at Solar Homes Program key dates. All rebate releases will occur at 12pm.

Solar Hot Water rebates are available on an ongoing basis and will not be subject to fixed released dates at this stage.

Release date Minimum PV rebates released Minimum battery rebates released Minimum rental rebates released
Wednesday 17 March 2500 250 80
Tuesday 6 April 2500 250 85
Wednesday 21 April 2500 250 85
Wednesday 5 May 2500 250 90
Wednesday 19 May 2500 250 90
Wednesday 2 June 2500 250 95
Wednesday 16 June 2500 250 95

Updates to the Notice to Market

We are working on updates to the Notice to Market to reflect the information outlined above. The updated Notice to Market will be added to our website in the coming days. Keep an eye out on our Notice to Market page.

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See our current rebate values and release dates here.

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