Solar, Battery & Heat Pump Rebates in Australia 2026: State by State

Short answer: in 2026, Australian households can get federal discounts on solar panels, home batteries and heat pump hot water, applied by the installer at the point of sale. Most states add their own rebates or interest-free loans on top. Here is what is available, state by state.

Federal incentives (all states)

Sources: WhySolar, CHOICE, Gridly, Energy Matters.

New South Wales

• Battery VPP incentive: up to $1,500 when you connect a battery to a virtual power plant. It stacks with the federal rebate.
• Home Energy Saver Program (from 1 July 2026): zero-interest loans up to $15,000 over up to 10 years, for combined household incomes up to $210,000.
• Heat pump hot water: about $200 to $600 through the Energy Savings Scheme, on top of STCs.

Victoria

• Solar Homes: up to $1,400 for solar panels, up to $1,400 for locally made hot water or up to $1,000 for other eligible hot water. The income cap is $150,000 combined from 1 July 2026.
• Victorian Energy Upgrades: about $700 to $1,000 or more off heat pump hot water through accredited providers.
• Batteries: state battery loans are closed. The federal rebate still applies.

Queensland

• No state battery or hot water rebate. The federal incentives apply.
• Solar for Renters: landlord rebates of up to $3,500.

South Australia

• Heat pump hot water: about $300 to $600 through the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme.
• The state battery scheme ended in 2022. The federal rebate applies.

Western Australia

• Residential Battery Scheme: up to $1,300 for Synergy customers or $3,800 for Horizon Power customers, plus no-interest loans up to $10,000 for incomes under $210,000. VPP participation is required.

ACT

• Sustainable Household Scheme: low-interest loans of $2,000 to $15,000 for solar, batteries, heat pumps, EVs and more. Eligible concession card holders can get zero-interest loans.

Tasmania and Northern Territory

• TAS: no dedicated state rebate. The federal incentives apply.
• NT: EV registration and stamp duty concessions until 30 June 2027. Sources disagree on whether the NT battery grant is still open, so check with the NT Government.

Cheaper daytime power: Solar Sharer

From 1 July 2026, retailers in NSW, south-east Queensland and SA must offer plans with three free hours of daytime power. That makes running hot water, pool pumps and EV charging in the middle of the day even cheaper.

How to claim

1. Use an accredited installer. Federal and most state rebates require one.
2. Check the rebate is itemised on the quote, and how much has been applied.
3. Apply for state rebates before installation where required. Victoria's Solar Homes, for example, needs pre-approval.
4. Get three quotes. Rebates don't stop some installers from inflating prices.

Related: Is solar worth it in Australia? · Is a home battery worth it? · Heat pump vs solar hot water

Checked November 2026. Programs change often; confirm with your state energy department before you buy.