Why Us as Your Solar Installer Canberra?
Looking for a trusted solar installer in Canberra? Aussie Solar Tech is a leading Australian solar retailer providing complete Solar PV systems, battery storage, EV chargers, and heat pump solutions across the ACT. With over 7 years of industry experience, we deliver fully tailored home solar systems throughout Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. Our solar installation packages start from $3,999 for a 6.6kW system (after STC rebate), helping Canberra homeowners reduce electricity bills by 50–80% while accessing up to $7,160 in combined ACT and federal solar incentives.
The capital is going solar — fast.
Canberra averages 4.8–5 hours of peak sunlight daily and the ACT has committed to Net Zero by 2045. There's never been a better time to switch.
Discounts and Rebates
Eligible low-income households in the ACT can access up to $2,500 in rebates for rooftop solar under the Home Energy Support Program (HESP), with a further $2,500 available for other energy-efficient upgrades.
Homeowners can also reduce upfront costs through the federal STC solar rebate and use zero-interest loans under the Sustainable Household Scheme to finance solar panels, batteries, and other clean energy solutions.
Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
STCs are tradable certificates created under the Federal Government’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and administered by Clean Energy Regulator, Australia. Small-scale systems in Australia are known as small renewable energy systems, like rooftop solar panels, solar water heaters, or solar battery system etc. that are installed by Households and small businesses are able to receive a benefit towards the purchase cost. You will get incentives up to 40% of total costs to upgrade your property with rooftop solar and energy-efficient solar solutions & electric products under Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
A 6.6kW solar panel system installed in Canberra (Zone 3) generates approximately 9.1 MWh per year. Considering the current deeming period (remaining years until 2030), this solar panel system would produce around = Postcode Zone Rating: 1.382 × Deeming Period Years: 6 × System Size in kW: 6.6 = 54 STCs. If the STC price is $40, the total rebate would be: 54 STCs × $40 = $2,160.
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.
Home Energy Support Program
The ACT Government highly promoting sustainable and clean energy and providing $5000(2500*2) rebates as upfront costs of installing rooftop solar and energy-efficient products under Home Energy Support Program.
- Homeowners will get 50% of the total cost or up to $2,500 for installing rooftop solar panels in Canberra and throughout the ACT.
- Homeowners will get 50% of the total cost or up to $2,500 for installing :
- reverse cycle heating and cooling
- hot water heat pumps and evacuated tube solar hot water systems
- electric stove tops and ovens
- ceiling insulation.
3% Interest Payment Plan
Under the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme, 3% fixed interest payment plans (up to $15,000 over 10 years) help eligible homeowners install batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers, or insulation without large upfront costs—solar panels excluded since July 2025 except for concession holders. Requires workshop attendance and approved providers like Brighte.
Sustainable Household Scheme
Brighte is ACT Government’s partner and loan provider for the sustainable household scheme. You can get interest free “Green Loan” upto $15,000 for upgrading your property with rooftop solar and energy-efficient solar solutions & electric products including rooftop solar panels, household battery storage systems, electric heating and cooling systems, solar hot water heat pumps (HWHP) and evacuated tube solar hot water systems, electric stove tops, electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and ceiling insulation under the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme. You can repay the loan over up to 10 years. There’s zero interest, and no upfront costs or fees.
