Rooftop solar rebate
50% • up to $2,500
Help with eligible rooftop solar costs through the Home Energy Support Program.
You must be an eligible ACT homeowner and live in the property.
The Grants Hub / ACT
Solar & battery grants and rebates in the ACT.
Eligible ACT homeowners can access targeted support for rooftop solar and other energy upgrades. Start with the Home Energy Support Program, then check which federal incentives may also apply.
Support available in the Australian Capital Territory.
Choose the program that fits your household, business or building.
Other home energy upgrades
A further up to $2,500
A separate 50% rebate for eligible appliances and insulation, subject to the program categories and caps.
The combined maximum is $5,000 across the two categories—not $5,000 for solar alone.
Who can apply?
Concession eligibility
- Eligible Pensioner Concession, DVA Gold or Health Care Card holders.
- Property unimproved-value limits and residency requirements apply.
- Attend the required workshop and use an approved supplier.
- Apply before installation.
Loan support may also apply
Up to $10,000
Eligible Home Energy Support participants may access a no-interest Sustainable Household Scheme loan, subject to lending criteria.
The loan must be repaid and is separate from the rebate.
Federal support
Look at the whole project.
State assistance is only one part of the picture. Eligible solar and battery installations may also qualify for federal support. We can identify the relevant programs in your proposal.
Solar STCs
Small-scale Technology Certificates can reduce the upfront cost of eligible solar. The amount depends on the installation and certificate value.
Cheaper Home Batteries
Federal support for eligible batteries connected to solar. Battery size, usable capacity, equipment and installation requirements affect eligibility and the discount.
Incentives are subject to scheme rules and availability. A quote should distinguish upfront discounts, repayable finance and estimated future electricity savings.
Three steps to a clearer quote.
1
Tell us about your site
Send your address, an electricity bill and details of any existing solar or battery.
2
Check what applies
We review the system options and relevant incentive requirements for your project.
3
See the full picture
Review the equipment, installation costs and eligible incentives before deciding.
Your questions, answered.
Is every ACT household eligible for the solar rebate?
No. Home Energy Support is targeted assistance with concession, owner-occupier and property-value conditions. The official eligibility page explains the full criteria.
Does the ACT rebate cover batteries?
The solar rebate described here is for eligible rooftop solar. Battery support may be available through the separate federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, subject to its own rules. Ask for a quote that identifies each applicable incentive.
Find the right next step in the ACT.
Talk to our team about solar, storage and the incentives that may apply to your property.
Program information checked 23 October 2026. Follow the official links above for current criteria, funding availability and application requirements. SAE does not determine government or lender approval.