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Buying solar panels? Information for consumers

22 February 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) offers a financial incentive for the installation of eligible systems through the creation of small-scale technology certificates (STCs). This incentive alone may cover up to one third of the solar system installation cost. This incentive is available to all individuals, households and businesses who install an eligible system.

The CER administers schemes legislated by the Australian Government for measuring, managing, reducing or offsetting Australia's carbon emissions. Included in these activities is the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), which creates a financial incentive for individuals and businesses to install eligible small-scale renewable energy systems, like solar panels, air source heat pumps and solar water heaters. This incentive is available for eligible systems up to 100 kilowatts. For systems above 100 kilowatts please see the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target webpage.

Further financial incentives or rebates may be available depending on the state or territory in which the system is being installed. Information on what is available in each state and territory is available at Smart Energy Programs.

The CER does not sell or install solar panels. This page has been designed to assist consumers to find information on rebates and incentives available, how to choose a solar panel system and installer and understand the process of getting solar panels installed.

For information about feed-in tariffs, visit Electricity feed-in tariff.



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