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Solar Power in Australia: Complete Guide
Everything about solar panels — system sizes, costs, feed-in tariffs, and government rebates.
Why Solar Makes Sense
Australia has some of the best solar resources in the world. Over 3.5 million rooftop installations, covering 30%+ of homes.
Recommended System Sizes
- 1-2 people (8-12 kWh/day): 4-5 kW system, $4,000-$6,000
- 3-4 people (15-20 kWh/day): 6.6 kW system, $5,500-$8,000
- 4-5 people (20-30 kWh/day): 8-10 kW system, $7,000-$12,000
Government Rebates
Federal STCs
Upfront discount of $2,000-$4,000 depending on system size and location.
State Rebates
- Victoria: Up to $1,400 (Solar Homes Program)
- NSW: Energy Savings Scheme programs
- SA: Home Battery Scheme subsidies
Feed-in Tariffs
- NSW: 5-8c/kWh
- VIC: 4.9c/kWh minimum
- QLD: 5-10c/kWh
- SA: 5-12c/kWh
Maximising Your Investment
- Self-consume as much solar as possible
- Shift usage to daylight hours
- Consider battery storage
- Monitor system performance regularly