Victoria Confirms Continuation of Solar and Battery Rebates

Following on from the Victorian Budget announcements, it has been confirmed that the Solar Homes rebates and interest free loans will maintain their current level until 30 June 2021.

To further reduce installation costs, householders can apply for an interest-free loan for an amount equivalent to their rebate amount. The loan is required to be repaid over four years or can be repaid sooner in one lump sum.

The rebates amounts are as follows: 

  • Solar PV – Rebate of up to $1,850 + option of an interest-free loan up to approved rebate value. 
  • Solar for rental properties – Rebate of up to $1,850 + option of an interest-free loan up to approved rebate value. 
  • Solar battery rebate – Rebate of up to $4,174. Note: interest free loans are not available under the Solar battery rebate program. 
  • Solar Hot Water rebate – Rebate of $1,000. 

Applicants must understand their eligibility for a rebate application and can then contact us. 

Am I Eligible?

Victorian households are eligible to receive a rebate for installing a solar PV system if they meet the following criteria: 

  • they are the owner-occupier of the property  
  • the owners have a combined household taxable income of less than $180,000 per year (based on last year’s Australian Tax Office Notice of Assessment) 
  • it is an existing property, valued at under $3 million 
  • they do not have an existing solar PV system*.

Once you are confident that you meet the above requirements, please contact us on 1800 289 665 or info@onlineairandsolar.com.au

* Early adopters who installed their system prior to 1 November 2009 are eligible to replace or expand their existing system. However, those receiving the Premium Feed-in Tariff should consider whether they will be better off if they replace their existing system.  

Interest Free Loans

To further reduce costs, owner-occupiers can apply for an interest-free loan, for an amount equivalent to their rebate amount.  

An interest-free loan, matching the rebate amount, is also available for most solar panel (PV) applications.  

In line with the existing rebate, the new interest-free loan can be applied up to an amount of $1,850. If your total system cost is less than $3,700, there will be no upfront cost.  

The loan is required to be repaid over four years, or can be repaid sooner in one lump sum. 

Rebate Release Dates for the Remainder of 2020

Rebates for Solar PV, Battery and Rentals will be released fortnightly in line with the dates and times outlined at Solar Homes Program key dates. All rebate releases will occur at 12pm.

Solar Hot Water rebates are available on an ongoing basis and will not be subject to fixed released dates at this stage. 

Online Air & Solar
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December 14, 2022.
Fantastic work been done at my place today. Very professional job they have delivered and they are happy to answer all your questions if you are not sure about. Very high recommend to anyone looking for solar job be done with confident.
David Mile
David Mile
December 7, 2022.
Despite some technical issues and delays, my experience dealing with people was always present and professional.
Ian A
Ian A
December 1, 2022.
They did a fantastic job with the installation and showed us how to get the mobile app working and explained everything perfectly. They took all the packaging away so we didn’t need to dispose of anything and even vacuumed up after they finished and everything was installed very neatly. Considering the amount of work required on the roof, only two roof tiles broke but they replaced them with new ones and even left us a couple of spares. Overall we’re very happy with the job they did.
Kim Barter
Kim Barter
December 1, 2022.
Had the pre installed check yesterday, lovely chap inspected our place, did a good job and look forward to the install. They did also installed a unit on the house next door and they were happy with the work.
Rob S
Rob S
November 17, 2022.
The team arrived on time as communicated with me, performed a fantastic solar install and explained the system. Highly recommended!
Colin Power
Colin Power
November 15, 2022.
Great service, everyone was friendly and helpful. The installation was smooth and they did an excellent job. Will highly recommend to all my friends and family. And to anyone looking for a solar system I highly recommend Online Air & Solar
Karen Oliver
Karen Oliver
November 15, 2022.
The team from Online Air and Solar were really terrific They arrived when they said they would and worked with the rather trying weather conditions to get the job done and were so polite and professional throughout the entire process and very neat and tidy also I am very pleased with the work they have done and have even already recommended them to my sister who is looking at having similar work done and will happily recommend them to anyone else
Chiskins
Chiskins
November 12, 2022.
Brett and his team turned up on time, we had a quick discussion on how the installation process would play out and where I would like the inverters and cables leading to them. Following their departure there was no trace of them being here, everything was left clean and tidy. I would highly recommend them.
Brett Tisdale
Brett Tisdale
November 7, 2022.
So professional we are very happy. We were stepped through the whole process and everything was done as we were advised. They even called our energy provider so we didn't have to follow up on anything ourselves. The installer who did the install cleaned up afterwards and took all the rubbish with him. So happy it was such an awesome experience to have professional people sort it all out for us. Would give them 10 stars if I could.