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.