Government Incentives

Feed-in Tariffs

In a scenario where your solar system produces excess electricity, you can sell it back to the grid for a credit known as a Feed-in Tariff (FiT). Once installed, simply opt to export surplus generation to receive this payment.
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Pristine Solar take care of all of the connection paperwork and procedures post-installation to oversee this process.

Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES)

Australia has the highest uptake of household solar in the world, and rooftop solar has become a crucial part of Australia's renewable energy.

If you want to install a rooftop solar system, you might be able to get an upfront discount on the purchase price of your system. Under the SERS, can claim small-scale technology certificates (STCs).

Pristine Solar can help you get a discount on the purchase price of your system.

Please note: This animation is a rough indication of the STC Zones.

Home & business owners

Batteries optimise solar energy use by storing excess daytime generation for evening demand, slashing electricity costs, enhancing energy independence, and providing blackout resilience.
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Pristine Solar will work closely with you to provide tailored advice so you can confidently choose the most suitable solution.

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Households and small businesses may be eligible for around a 30% discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery. The discount is based on the solar battery’s usable capacity and will gradually decrease until 2030.

From 1 May 2026 the Australian Government announced it would expand the Cheaper Home Batteries Program from original estimates of $2.3 billion to an estimated $7.2 billion over the next 4 years.

The Australian Government will fully fund the discount for solar batteries by purchasing small-scale technology certificates (STCs). This means no costs will be passed on to householders through energy retailers.

Eligibility Criteria

A single solar battery with a nominal (total) capacity of 5 kWh to 100 kWh will be eligible.
The solar battery's usable capacity will be used to calculate the number of STCs it will be eligible for. STCs can only be claimed for the first 50 kWh of usable capacity.
The solar battery will need to be installed with a new or existing solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
The solar battery is considered ‘installed’ when a certificate of electrical compliance or equivalent is signed, which confirms that the system complies with relevant state and territory electrical safety regulations.

See the full eligibility requirements on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) website.

How its claimed?

Pristine Solar will provide you with a written quote that contains the information you need to make an informed decision. No forms for customers required as Pristine Solar assigns the STCs and passes the value on as an upfront discount on your quote and invoice.

Official Information Links

Australian Government – Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Clean Energy Regulator – Information for Householders
Clean Energy Council – Battery Programs & Approved Batteries List

Federal Government Incentives

Federa Incentives | VIC Solar Rebate |