Solar Panel Calculator — Victoria (VIC)
Calculate solar panel savings in Victoria for 2026. Includes Solar Homes rebate ($1,400), STCs, and Melbourne's sun hours.
☀️ VIC Solar Homes rebate: Get $1,400 off solar panels + interest-free loan up to $8,800. Feed-in tariff: 5-6c/kWh.
Solar in Victoria
- Peak sun hours: 4.0-4.2 hours/day (Melbourne average)
- Lower than QLD/NSW: But still viable with rebates
- Feed-in tariffs: 5-6c/kWh (lowest in Australia)
- High electricity prices: 28-32c/kWh = faster payback
VIC solar rebates & incentives (2026)
- Solar Homes rebate: $1,400 (Victorian Government)
- Interest-free loan: Up to $8,800
- STCs (Federal): ~$2,200-$3,000 for 6.6kW
- Battery rebate: $3,500 (if eligible)
Total savings on 6.6kW system: $1,400 (rebate) + $2,500 (STCs) = $3,900
How much do solar panels cost in VIC?
- 6.6kW system: $5,000-$7,500 (before rebates)
- After rebates: ~$3,000-$4,500 out of pocket
Payback period in VIC
6.6kW system ($4,000 after rebates):
- Annual savings: ~$1,200-$1,600
- Payback: 2.5-3.5 years
- 25-year savings: $30,000-$40,000