Solar Solutions in Melbourne
Welcome to Aussie Solar Tech, a trusted solar installer serving Melbourne and greater Victoria. As a reliable solar installer Melbourne homeowners and businesses depend on, we help reduce carbon emissions while cutting electricity bills by 50–80% with high-performance solar energy systems. Victoria is one of Australia’s leading states for rooftop solar adoption, with hundreds of thousands of small-scale solar systems installed across Melbourne and regional areas, making solar power a mainstream energy choice for Victorian households.
With strong solar potential, averaging 2,200+ hours of sunshine per year, along with generous federal STC incentives and Victorian Government solar rebates, Melbourne is an excellent location for residential and commercial solar panel installations. Rising electricity prices and Victoria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045 further strengthen the case for going solar. By choosing high-quality solar solutions and professional installation, Melbourne property owners can enjoy long-term savings while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Why Choose Aussie Solar Tech as Your Solar Installer Melbourne?
Do you want to find a trustworthy solar installation company located in Melbourne? Aussie Solar Tech has more than seven years of experience as a solar panel installation service provider which operates throughout Victoria by delivering complete home solar solutions to customers located in Melbourne and adjacent areas. Our company offers solar installation services which begin at $3,999 for a 6.6kW system that enables Melbourne homeowners to achieve 50 to 80 percent reduction in their electricity expenses while they obtain substantial federal STC benefits and Victorian Government solar rebates.
As CEC-accredited solar installers servicing all Melbourne areas—from the CBD and inner suburbs to the eastern, western, northern, and southeastern growth corridors—we design solar solutions tailored to Melbourne’s climate, with 2,200+ sunshine hours per year and systems optimised for year-round performance. This guide provides information about solar installation costs in Melbourne and available VIC rebates and suitable solar systems which meet the needs of residential properties in Victoria.
Why Choose Solar Power in Melbourne?
Aussie Solar Tech provides high-quality solar panel installations in Melbourne, offering significant savings and reduced carbon footprints for both home and business owners. With years of experience, we provide effective, long-lasting, and personalized solar systems for various property types. A 5kW solar system may save an average family $1,500 per year, while a 6.6kW system can save about $1,700 per year on electricity bills.
Melbourne’s ideal climate allows customers to save thousands on electricity, utilize government rebates (like the Victorian Solar Panel (PV) rebate of up to $1,400 and the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program offering about a 30% discount as of July 1, 2025), and increase property value. Our certified installers customize solutions, including residential and commercial solar panels, battery storage, and inverter installations, using only trusted global brands. Visit Aussie Solar Tech for more information.
Discounts and Rebates
The Victorian government’s Solar Homes Program provides eligible households with a solar panel rebate of up to $1,400, which equates to 50% of eligible system costs or the cap, whichever is lower.
Eligibility requires a property value under $3 million and combined household taxable income below $210,000 annually, covering most Victorian homes but not exclusively low-income ones.
Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
Under the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), eligible Australian homeowners and businesses installing compliant small-scale renewable systems, such as solar PV, can create Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs). For every 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of estimated renewable electricity generation between the installation date and 31 December 2030—a period that decreases annually—systems generate STCs.
Homeowners typically assign STC creation rights to installers or agents, who sell these certificates to electricity retailers obligated under the Renewable Energy Target, delivering an upfront discount on system costs with values around $30–$45 per STC in early 2026.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Launched in July 2025, the federal scheme has expanded to $7.2 billion over four years due to high demand, with key adjustments starting May 1, 2026, to sustain it through 2030.Federal battery re bate is the main reason for the rapid increase of home battery use in Australia. Daily installation rates have marked an incredible rise—going from about 200 systems each day last year to over 1,500 installations daily. More and more families are purchasing batteries, and the average size of the battery for installation has also increased twofold.
Victoria Solar Panel Rebate
The Victorian and Commonwealth Governments provide joint funding for The Solar for Apartments Program which enables apartment households to access lower energy costs through their shared rooftop solar PV systems.
The program provides financial assistance for solar PV systems installed on apartment buildings through grants which enable successful applicants to receive funding of up to $2,800 per apartment with a maximum grant amount of $140,000 for buildings of up to 50 occupiable lots.
Households in Class 2 apartments or attached townhouses which meet the height requirement of eight storeys and have median lot values below $950,000 will achieve annual electricity savings of up to $500.
Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Program
Victoria’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs aggregate household solar batteries into a networked resource, enabling grid support during peak demand while offering participants bill credits and incentives.
Homeowners with compatible solar batteries (minimum 5 kWh usable capacity), smart meters, stable internet, and export approval can join providers like those in Project EDGE or commercial VPPs such as Origin Loop, often receiving ongoing payments for energy dispatch.
Eligible Victorian households can save hundreds annually through VPP incentives combined with federal Cheaper Home Batteries and state Solar Homes programs, stabilising the grid and reducing energy costs.
Solar Victoria Solar for Apartments program
The Solar for Apartments Program is jointly funded by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments to support apartment households in benefiting from lower energy bills through shared rooftop solar PV installations.
This program reduces the cost of installing solar PV on apartment buildings by providing successful applicants grants of up to $2,800 per apartment, with a maximum grant amount of $140,000 for buildings of up to 50 occupiable lots, available in Round 3 until 30 April 2026 or until funds are exhausted.
By adopting solar, an average apartment household can save up to $500 a year on their electricity bills. Read more!
0% Interest Payment Plan
Interest free loan support Victorians to take control of their energy bills, tackle climate change and build a cleaner, renewable future.
Victoria Interest-Free Solar Installation Loan Scheme
Solar Victoria’s interest-free loans under the Solar Homes Program support eligible homeowners in controlling energy bills, tackling climate change, and building a renewable future through solar PV, heat pumps, and previously batteries.
This scheme provides matching interest-free repayment loans up to the rebate amount (e.g., $1,400 for solar panels) over four years with no upfront deposit beyond the rebate, reducing installation barriers.
Eligible households meeting income/property criteria can save significantly on bills long-term.
