Solar panel (PV) rebate
Solar panel rebates plus the option of an interest-free loan are available for eligible Victorian homes.
Hot water rebate
Hot water rebates of up to $1,000 are available for eligible heat pump and solar hot water products. If you select a locally made product, you could be eligible for a rebate of up to $1,400.
Solar for Apartments
Rebates of up to $2,800 per household for residents living in eligible apartments, units and townhouses.
Supporting Solstice Energy customers to go electric
Special exemptions and discounts to transition to cleaner, more affordable energy for Solstice customers.
Find an authorised retailer
For all solar PV, battery or hot water installations, use an authorised retailer on our list.
Solar Homes information in community languages
Find information on the Solar Homes program in community languages. Please download a copy.
For industry
Notice to Market 2025-26
The Notice to Market sets out the mandatory requirements and recommendations for retailers and installers to participate in the Solar Homes Program.
Work safely in the solar industry
Installers need to complete this safety training before registering with us and completing any installations under our program.
Build Better Homes construction industry events
Roadshows and industry events to grow workforce skills and help Victorians go more electric and save on their energy bills.
Latest news and articles
Discounted solar to help Victorian businesses cut costs
The Government is cutting the cost of installing solar for Victorian businesses and community organisations – slashing their energy bills, grow their businesses and create more jobs.
Campaign urges home solar owners to prioritise safety
Energy Safe Victoria and Solar Victoria have launched a public safety campaign urging homeowners with rooftop solar to book a qualified electrician to service their system.
Sun shining on apartments to help cut energy bills
Thousands of solar panels are going up on apartment buildings across Victoria – cutting energy bills and putting money back into the pockets of families.
Support for Solstice customers to make the switch
The Government is extending support for regional families and businesses following Solstice’s decision to close its compressed natural gas (CNG) network across Victoria.
Solar Homes to further benefit Victorian consumers
Notice to Market for 2025–26 is released today with provisions that will further benefit consumers and support the uptake of products and systems that are fit-for-purpose and future ready.
Driving down power bills and supporting Australian made
From 1 July, households that choose an eligible hot water system made in Australia will receive a higher rebate of $1,400. The $1,000 rebate is still available for customers that choose to install other hot water systems.
Solar Victoria exceeds battery targets
Through solar battery rebates and loans, more than 20,000 solar battery systems have been installed across Victoria.
Slashing energy bills with a record year for solar
The Government has helped Victorian families slash $1 billion off the installation of solar panels, energy efficient heat pumps and batteries – saving hundreds of millions off Victorian energy bill.
Update on working together to implement emergency backstop
We understand solar industry concerns with the implementation of new emergency backstop and appreciate continued input received from industry representatives.
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