Support Steps Down
The federal battery discount reduces on a set schedule. The amount you lock in today is the best it will ever be.
The ACT's Sustainable Household Scheme offers zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 for solar, batteries and electrification — stackable with the federal battery discount and STC solar rebates. Concession households may also qualify for additional support under the Home Energy Support program.
Check ACT Eligibility — Free ›Here's every major incentive the ACT households can access in 2026. Amounts are indicative and change without notice — your free check confirms today's figures, including the federal battery discount and solar panel STC rebate.
| Program | What it's worth |
|---|---|
| Federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount | Around 30% off installed battery cost — about $3,100 on a typical 10 kWh battery in 2026. |
| Sustainable Household Scheme | Zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 over 10 years for solar, batteries, EV chargers and electrification. |
| Home Energy Support | Eligible concession-card households can access rebates of up to $2,500 for rooftop solar. |
| Federal STC rebate on solar panels | Roughly $3,100 off a typical 6.6 kW system in Canberra. |
Potential combined savings30% + 0% loans
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Rebate budgets are allocated in rounds and federal battery support steps down over time — waiting usually means smaller discounts.
The federal battery discount reduces on a set schedule. The amount you lock in today is the best it will ever be.
Incentives differ street to street across the ACT. Your check matches your exact postcode against every current program.
All installs are completed by CEC-accredited professionals — a strict requirement for every rebate on this page.
What the ACT households ask most about solar and battery rebates.
Most owner-occupiers in Australian Capital Territory with a suitable roof qualify for federal STC support, and homeowners, landlords and small businesses can claim the federal battery discount — there is no means test. State-specific programs have their own criteria, which our free 30-second check assesses for your exact postcode.
You never have to lodge paperwork yourself. Accredited installers apply all federal and state incentives directly to your quote, so the price you sign is the discounted price. Start with our free eligibility check and a local energy analyst will confirm which programs apply to your home.
Approved households borrow up to $15,000 at zero interest over up to 10 years for solar, batteries and electrification products. There are no upfront fees, and the loan can be combined with the federal battery discount for a dramatically lower cost of entry.
Yes — the Home Energy Support program provides eligible concession households with rebates of up to $2,500 toward rooftop solar, on top of federal STC support.
Eligible households can combine rebates with approved payment plans or interest-free loans so there is nothing to pay on installation day, and many start saving from the first bill. Availability depends on your eligibility check results and credit assessment.
Yes — federal battery support steps down over time (it already reduced in May 2026) and state allocations can sell out mid-year. Figures on this page are a general guide only and change without notice, which is why we recommend checking your eligibility now to lock in current rates.
Completely free and obligation-free. It takes about 30 seconds, and you'll only be contacted by an energy analyst if your home conditionally qualifies — there's no charge at any point for checking.
Not in the ACT? Explore New South Wales rebates · Victoria rebates · Queensland rebates — or start at our Australian solar rebates overview.
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