Solar rebates & savings in Melbourne.
Victoria's cooler, cloudier winters mean a little less generation per kW, but lower install costs and solid rebates keep solar very worthwhile across the state.
Victoria is mostly STC Zone 4 — the lowest rating — so system sizing matters more here.
2026 solar rebates in Victoria
With Melbourne in STC Zone 4, here's the approximate federal STC rebate by system size this year. The rebate shrinks each year toward the 2030 scheme end, so installing sooner locks in more.
| System size | STCs | Est. STC rebate |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | 39 | $1,482 |
| 10 kW | 59 | $2,242 |
| 13.2 kW | 78 | $2,964 |
| + 13.5 kWh battery | Federal | $3,402 |
Estimates only, based on an STC price of $38 and 5-year deeming. Confirmed at installation.
Solar Victoria interest-free battery loans (eligibility applies).
View official schemeWhat you'll generate
Near Melbourne, expect roughly 3.6 kWh per kW each day — about 8,672 kWh a year from a 6.6 kW system, avoiding around 5,724 kg of CO₂. Grid power costs about 28c/kWh here, so self-consuming that solar is where the savings come from.
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