How the rebate works
The rebate, explained straight.
No jargon, no myths. Here's exactly where the money comes from, what sets the amount, and why we'll never claim a rebate that doesn't exist.
Two federal rebates, one scheme
Both rebates come from the federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. Rooftop solar earns Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). Home batteries are discounted through the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which also runs on certificates. In both cases the value comes straight off your system price at the point of sale — you don't claim anything back later.
In South-East Queensland (STC Zone 3), a 10kW solar system is currently an estimated $2,739 off, and a 10kWh battery about $2,720 — roughly $5,459 together on a full setup.
What sets the amount
Four things move your number
System size
More kilowatts of solar, or kilowatt-hours of battery, earns more certificates.
Your zone
Sunnier zones generate more. SE QLD is Zone 3 — the amount is keyed to your address.
Certificate price
Certificates trade on an open market, so the dollar value moves with it.
The year
The scheme winds down each year, so the rebate steps down on a set date.
The EV charger myth
There is no standalone government rebate for an EV charger. If a seller advertises one, they're bending the truth. The rebate is the certificate discount on solar and battery — when you install those, we bundle the charger into the same job. That's the honest version, and it's the only version you'll get from us.
Why everything is an estimate
Your quote is an estimate keyed to your address and system size, and it's always subject to eligibility and a site assessment. Certificate prices move, and every roof and switchboard is different — so we confirm the final figure on site before any work begins.
The federal rebate steps down on 1 January 2027. Installing before then locks in this year's rate.
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