The Grants Hub:
Which scheme is right for you?
Navigating the landscape of renewable energy incentives can save you thousands on your installation.
You may be eligible for stackable grant savings.
Browse the summaries below to find the federal initiatives and state-specific grants available in your area, and click through to learn how SAE can help you claim them.
Federal Initiatives
(Available Nationwide)
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (STCs)
An immediate point-of-sale discount on rooftop solar panels that lowers your upfront installation costs by thousands. Available to all Australian homes and businesses, the subsidy rate drops every January 1st, making earlier installations more profitable.
Cheaper Home
Batteries
Program
Cuts the upfront cost of eligible solar battery storage by approximately 30% via a point-of-sale discount. Stackable with solar rebates to reduce evening grid reliance. Rates drop every six months, so locking in your battery early maximises your discount.
Instant Asset
Tax
Write-Off
Allows eligible small-to-medium businesses (with a turnover of under $10M) to immediately deduct the full cost of commercial solar or battery assets up to $20,000.
It provides a massive cash-flow boost by lowering your company tax bill in the year of installation.
Solar
Sharer
Offer
A regulated electricity plan providing NSW, SEQ, SA, and VIC households with 3 hours of completely free power every day during midday. No solar panels are required—just a smart meter. Simply shift appliance use to the free daily window to instantly slash your bills.
State-specific Grants & Rebates
NSW
Home Energy
Saver Program
Offers NSW homeowners up to $15,000 in 0% interest loans over 10 years to fund solar and battery storage. Lower-income households can also access an additional $4,000 upfront cash discount, stacking with federal rebates to eliminate initial costs entirely.
NSW
PDRS Battery &
VPP Scheme
Provides an upfront cash payment of $650 to $1,500 when you connect an eligible solar battery to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
It stacks directly on top of federal battery rebates, rewarding you and your home for supporting state grid stability.
WA
Residential
Battery Scheme
Delivers an upfront state cash rebate of up to $1,300 (or $3,800 in regional WA) for connecting your battery to a VPP. Households earning under $210,000 can also access a $10,000 zero-interest loan to cover remaining out-of-pocket expenses.
ACT
Home Energy Support Program
ACT concession card holders can claim up to $5,000 in state rebates ($2,500 for solar and $2,500 for energy-efficient appliances).
Paired with a 0% interest $10,000 loan and federal STCs, residents can upgrade with zero upfront outlay.
Ready to Maximise Your Free Energy?
Contact SAE Solar and Energy today to upgrade your home with smart batteries, automated EV chargers, and energy-efficient systems to ensure you soak up every drop of your daily 24 kWh allowance.
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