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SOLAR REBATES - 

WHAT'S CHANGING IN

MAY 2026​

IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING SOLAR, HERE'S A SIMPLE BREAKDOWN OF THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT REBATES FOR NSW, AND WHAT'S SET TO CHANGE IN MAY THIS YEAR. 

CURRENT SOLAR REBATES [available now]

 

If you install solar panels in NSW, you’re currently eligible for a federal government rebate known as Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs).

 

What this means for you:

 

  • The rebate comes off the upfront cost of your solar system

  • You don’t need to apply — we handle it for you

 

The value depends on:

 

  • The size of your solar system

  • Your location (NSW)

  • The current certificate value of the home

 

This rebate could be worth several thousand dollars, making solar far more affordable.

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CURRENT BATTERY REBATES

 

Right now, the rebate reduces the upfront cost of installing a home battery. It can cover a significant portion of the battery price and applies whether the battery is installed with a new solar system or added to an already existing system.

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SO WHAT’S CHANGING IN MAY 2026?

 

SOLAR

 

Solar panel rebates (STCs) are not ending in May, but:

 

The scheme reduces gradually over time - Installing earlier generally means more rebate than waiting.

 

Why Installing Before May 2026 Can Save You More Money:

 

  • Higher battery rebates available now

  • Lower out-of-pocket cost for your system 

  • Start saving on power bills sooner 

 


Put simply, the same system installed before May 2026 can cost less than the same system installed after. 

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BATTERIES

 

The federal battery rebate is transitionining to a tiered structure, where the incentive amount decreases as battery capacity increases.


If you want to install a battery greater than 14kWh in capacity, then you’ll receive a larger rebate if you can get it installed before 1 May 2026. After this date, the rebate for larger batteries will decrease significantly. 


In simple terms:

 

Larger batteries installed before May 2026 receive a higher rebate - Batteries installed after May 2026 will still receive a rebate, but the amount will be lower. The change mainly affects how much rebate is paid per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of battery capacity, meaning the overall savings are better if you install earlier. 

OUR APPROACH – Clear, Local, No Pressure

 

  • Explain rebates clearly and honestly

  • Handle the rebate process for you

  • Design systems suited to your needs

  • Schedule complimentary health checks to ensure your system performs

  • Nurtured, ongoing client relationships

  • Never use pushy sales tactics 

  • Competative on quality

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WE ARE SOLAR & BATTERY

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If you’re thinking about solar or batteries and want straightforward advice, we’re happy to help. With financing options available, and a clear path from enquiry, quote, to installation and maintenance.

JUST WANT TO CALL US INSTEAD?   â€‹

[02] 40620811

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