Solar Rebates and Incentives in Tasmania
As at September 2026, Tasmania does not currently offer a separate state rebate or loan scheme for household solar or batteries. Support comes from two federal schemes, plus a regulated minimum price for the solar you export:
- Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) reduce the upfront cost of solar panels.
- The Cheaper Home Batteries Program reduces the upfront cost of an eligible home battery.
- The Tasmanian feed-in tariff sets the minimum you are paid for the solar you export.
For most customers, both federal discounts are reflected in the system price rather than claimed back later. We show exactly what applies to your home in your proposal.
Small-scale Technology Certificates, and what they are worth
How many certificates a system earns depends on its size, its location and the year it is installed. Tasmania sits in Zone 4 for this calculation, and systems installed during 2026 are assessed over a five year deeming period.
As a worked example, a 6.6kW system installed in Tasmania in 2026 earns around 39 certificates. At current certificate values that is roughly $1,500 off the upfront price. STC prices move with the market, so the exact value is confirmed at the time of your quote rather than fixed.
The number of certificates a system earns also reduces each year as the scheme winds down toward 2030, so the same system earns less the later it is installed.
Most customers assign the right to create the STCs to a registered agent in exchange for an upfront discount, so the benefit is reflected in the system price rather than claimed back later. Iconic Energy shows the applicable incentive clearly in your proposal.
Sizing a new system? See how we approach solar panel installation in Hobart.
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Support is delivered through STCs and is tiered by usable battery capacity. Since 1 May 2026:
| Usable battery capacity | STC factor applied |
|---|---|
| First 14kWh | Full factor |
| 14kWh to 28kWh | 60% of the factor |
| 28kWh to 50kWh | 15% of the factor |
The first 14kWh receives the full STC factor. Support then tapers for additional capacity, so larger batteries receive a lower effective level of support per kWh. STCs are calculated on up to the first 50kWh of usable capacity.
The discount is based on your installation date, not the date you sign a contract. The factor steps down over time, so if an install moves into a later period, the discount changes with it. The Clean Energy Regulator has noted the difference can run to thousands of dollars, so timing is worth discussing before you commit.
Batteries with a nominal capacity between 5kWh and 100kWh are eligible, and the program runs to 2030.
Planning storage? See our solar battery installation in Hobart page.
The Tasmanian feed-in tariff
When your solar generates more than you use, the surplus goes to the grid and you are paid for it.
Tasmania has a regulated minimum feed-in tariff, set annually by the Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator. For 2026-27 it is 9.276 cents per kilowatt hour, in place from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
This is a regulated minimum rather than a fixed rate. Retailer offers can differ, so it is worth comparing.
The practical point: the export rate is well below what you pay to buy power back. Most of the value in a solar system comes from using your own generation rather than exporting it, which is why system sizing and battery storage matter more than headline panel count.
Is there a Tasmanian state rebate or loan scheme?
As at September 2026, no. Tasmania does not currently offer a separate state rebate or loan scheme for household solar or batteries.
The Tasmanian Government's Energy Saver Loan Scheme, which offered interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for solar, batteries and other energy efficiency upgrades, closed to new applications on 1 September 2025. Its funding is fully allocated, and it is no longer an active incentive for household solar or batteries.
If you have read elsewhere that this scheme is available, that information is out of date.
Who can claim the federal discounts?
To claim either federal discount:
- The system must be installed at an eligible Australian property.
- Equipment must be on the approved product list for the relevant scheme.
- Installation must be carried out by an accredited installer.
- For the battery program, the battery must have a nominal capacity between 5kWh and 100kWh.
Installing with Iconic Energy
Installs through Iconic Energy are completed under Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) installer accreditation, including the relevant battery endorsement.
We are a New Energy Tech Approved Seller, and electrical work is carried out under Electrical Contractor Licence 216945337.
We confirm which incentives apply to your system, and what they are worth, in your proposal.
Rebates should support the decision, not drive it
Systems sized to maximise a rebate rather than match usage. Misunderstood eligibility. Savings that never materialise. Systems that underperform for years.
Incentives are genuinely useful. They are not a reason to buy the wrong system.
How we handle incentives
We assess your home, your usage and your plans first. Then we explain which incentives apply and exactly what they take off your price.
During the site assessment we talk through how STCs apply to your system size and show the cost before and after. If you are considering a battery, we explain how the battery program applies and what the timing means. We review your bills and show realistic savings based on your actual consumption, not inflated projections.
Finance, if you would rather spread the cost
Third-party finance options may be available for eligible customers who prefer to spread the upfront cost. Available providers, terms and eligibility can change, so we explain the current options alongside your proposal rather than treating finance as a government incentive.
Our process for incentives and finance:
You contact Iconic Energy and share basic details about your home and energy goals: We arrange a site assessment to review your property, your energy bills and your requirements.
During the site assessment, we explain which incentives apply to your system: We discuss whether a battery makes sense and how the battery program applies.
You receive a detailed proposal showing the system cost, the incentive value and the final price: If you are interested in finance, we outline the current options alongside the proposal.
Clear recommendations are provided alongside incentive details: Once approved, installation proceeds as scheduled.
Why homeowners trust us for incentive advice:
Common questions about solar rebates in Tasmania
Is there a solar rebate in Tasmania in 2026?
As at September 2026 there is no separate state rebate. Tasmanians can access the federal STC scheme for solar and the Cheaper Home Batteries Program for storage, plus the regulated minimum feed-in tariff.
Are solar rebates reducing?
Yes, gradually. The STC scheme reduces the certificates a system earns each year until it ends in 2030, and battery support also steps down over time, with more frequent reductions since 1 May 2026. Both are worth more today than they will be later.
How much is the solar rebate for a 6.6kW system in Tasmania?
As a worked example, roughly $1,500 in 2026. Certificate prices move with the market, so the exact value is confirmed in your quote.
Do I claim the rebate myself?
Usually not. Most customers assign the right to create the STCs to a registered agent in exchange for an upfront discount, so the benefit is reflected in the system price. We show the incentive clearly in your proposal.
What happened to the Energy Saver Loan Scheme?
It closed to new applications on 1 September 2025 and its funding is fully allocated. It is no longer an active incentive for household solar or batteries.
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