Solar Power in New South Wales
Everything you need to know about going solar in NSW - rebates, feed-in tariffs, and system recommendations.
4.2
Peak Sun Hours/Day
5c
Avg Feed-in Tariff/kWh
35c
Avg Electricity Rate/kWh
STC Rebate in NSW
New South Wales is in STC Zone 3, which determines your Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) rebate value.
Example: 6.6kW System
~$5,062 rebate
Based on current STC price of ~$37
The STC rebate is applied as a point-of-sale discount by your installer, reducing your upfront cost.
Available Incentives
- Federal STC Rebate
- NSW Energy Savings Scheme
Feed-in Tariffs in NSW
3.0c
Minimum
5.0c
Average
12.0c
Maximum
Feed-in tariffs vary by retailer. With low feed-in rates, battery storage becomes more valuable as you can store excess solar for evening use instead of exporting it.
Popular System Sizes in NSW