Solar Panel Rebates in New South Wales (2026)

New South Wales residents can access federal STCs worth $2,500-$3,800 as a point-of-sale discount, plus New South Wales-specific rebates. Here is everything available.

Federal Rebates

Federal

Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

All Australian households installing a new solar PV system under 100kW. Value varies by system size, climate zone, and STC spot price. Applied as point-of-sale discount by your installer.

$2,500-$3,800
for 6.6kW system

New South Wales State Rebates

State

NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS)

NSW households. Value varies by system size. Applied as point-of-sale discount through participating retailers.

$400-$800

Feed-in Tariff in New South Wales

5c-8c/kWh

This is what you earn for electricity exported back to the grid. The rate varies by retailer. Shop around for the best deal.

Solar Costs by Suburb in New South Wales