☀️Solar

Solar quotes for your home or business.

Our partner network of CEC-accredited solar installers will provide competitive quotes for your property. Compare system sizes, panel brands and pricing.

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Residential & commercial

Government rebate applied automatically

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What type of property?

About Solar

What you need to know.

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Government rebates reduce your upfront cost

The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) provides upfront discounts on solar installations through Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). The rebate amount depends on your location, system size and when it is installed. For a standard residential system, this currently reduces the cost by several thousand dollars. The scheme is legislated to reduce annually until 2030.

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What size system do you need?

For an average Australian household (3–4 people), a 6.6kW solar system is the standard recommendation. Larger households, or those with electric vehicles, pool pumps or ducted air conditioning, may benefit from 10kW or more. Oversizing slightly is generally recommended to maximise generation and feed-in earnings.

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Feed-in tariffs and self-consumption

Excess solar energy exported to the grid earns a feed-in tariff (FiT), paid by your electricity retailer. FiT rates vary significantly between retailers and states — currently ranging from 3–10 cents/kWh in most states. Maximising self-consumption (using solar energy as it is generated, or storing it in a battery) delivers better financial returns than relying on FiT income alone.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Do I need council approval to install solar?

In most states, residential solar panels on standard-pitched roofs are classified as exempt development and do not require council approval. Commercial installations, heritage-listed properties, and some unusual roof configurations may require a development application. Your installer will confirm requirements for your specific property.

How long does installation take?

Most residential solar installations are completed in a single day. Grid connection and metering paperwork (handled by your network operator) takes an additional 1–4 weeks depending on your state and network. You will not be able to export energy to the grid until metering is complete, but the system will still reduce your consumption.

What is the typical payback period?

For a typical 6.6kW residential system, payback period is generally 3–7 years depending on your energy usage, electricity tariff, feed-in rate and system cost. Most solar panels carry a 10–12 year product warranty and a 25-year performance warranty.

Is battery storage worth it?

A battery is not required to benefit from solar, but increases your energy self-sufficiency — particularly useful for evening consumption when solar generation has stopped. Batteries add approximately $8,000–$15,000 to system costs and have a payback period of roughly 8–12 years at current electricity and battery prices. Costs are declining as the technology matures.