Last updated 31st October 2024
Need info about every available solar rebate in SA? This page has got you covered. In it, we take a comprehensive look at:
- All the state specific solar rebates SA residents can access
- The Federal Gov STC incentive
- South Australian solar feed-in tariffs
Off the bat, you should know that South Australia has paved the way for solar in Australia and because of its history of generous solar rebates, SA has some of the strongest adoption of rooftop solar in the country.
Let’s see if that’s still the case…
City of Adelaide - Sustainability Incentive Scheme
The solar rebate under the Sustainability Incentive Scheme provides SA landlords and concession card holding homeowners living within the City of Adelaide up to $5000 cashback on the cost of installing a solar system.
Like with most of the other solar rebates, the SA or Federal Governments front the bill. In this case, it’s the City of Adelaide itself.
The amount you get back is a percentage of your total installation costs, with the amount capped out depending on the size of your system:
| System size | Rebate amount (Percentage of system price ) | Max Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| ≥1.5 kW to ≤10 kW | 20% | $1,000 |
| >10 kW to ≤20 kW | 20% | $2,500 |
| >20 kW | 20% | $5,000 |
Also under the scheme, are the following rebates — available to all residential homes (not only landlords and concession card holders):
- Up to $2000 for energy storage systems (i.e. home batteries)
- Up to $2000 for electric vehicle charging equipment (cars and bikes)
- Up to $2000 for a solar hot water system
- Up to $5000 for a rainwater tank
- Up to $500 for an electricity management system to access off-peak electricity
Click here to visit the City of Adelaide’s website to find out more.
Solar Battery Rebates in SA
Read our dedicated Battery Rebates page for South Australia to get all the latest info on available battery rebates & incentives in your area, and find out how much you could save.
Federal Government Solar Incentive - STCs in South Australia
On top of the State Government solar rebates, SA residents can access the Federal Government STC incentive, more commonly known as the ‘STC Rebate.’
Small Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) are created when you install a new solar system and are traded in for a massive upfront discount.
System size, the year you install and the ‘STC zone’ that you live in all contribute to deciding how much you receive from this solar rebate. SA falls under zone 3, for the most part.
Here is an example of the STC solar rebate you could expect if you live in or around Adelaide, Victor Harbour, Mount Gambier, Port Wakefield, Edithburgh or Port Lincoln:
Jump to our Australian Solar Rebates and Incentives page for more information on STCs and solar rebates in SA.
Calculate your Solar Rebate in SA for 2024
If you want to work out your solar rebate in SA, 2024 updates to our Solar Calculator make it as easy as 1-2-3.
Follow the link below and chuck in your postcode to instantly predict your:
- STC solar rebate discount
- Payback period
- Savings to your electricity bill with solar
Solar Feed-in Tariffs in South Australia
Upfront government solar rebates in South Australia are great. But don’t forget your feed-in tariff (FiT) savings too!
Your electricity retailer will pay you for the excess electricity your solar system produces that your home doesn’t use. Effectively, they buy the electricity from you and then on-sell it to your neighbours who need it at that point in time.
The current SA solar feed-in tariffs are in the table below (but double check each retailer’s website for specific terms and conditions):
| RETAILER | MIN FiT | MAX FiT | * NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actew AGL | 5.5c | 8.0c | |
| Amber Electric | No Fixed Amount | No Fixed Amount | |
| CovaU Energy | 5.5c | 5.5c | |
| Discover Energy | 0.0c | 10c | |
| Energy Australia | 5.0c | 5.0c | |
| Energy Locals | 3.0c | 7.0c | |
| Origin Energy | 9.0c | 12.0c* | For customers who install solar with Origin Preferred Partners |
| Red Energy | 5.0c | 5.0c | |
| Simply Energy | 8.0c | 8.0c* | Simply Energy Standard Feed-in Tariff. You might be entitled to a higher FiT depending your plan |
| RETAILER | MIN FiT | MAX FiT | * NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Energy | 1.5c | 5.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to the first 15kWh/day, 2.5c thereafter |
| AGL | 4.0c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to the first 10kWh/day, 4.0c thereafter |
| Alinta Energy | 4.0c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to the first 10kWh/day, 4.0c thereafter |
| CovaU Energy | 5.0c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to the first 15kWh/day |
| Diamond Energy | 0.0c | 5.2c | |
| Discover Energy | 0.0c | 10.0c | |
| Dodo | 3.5.c | 3.5c | |
| Energy Australia | 4.6c | 4.6c | |
| Energy Locals | 0.0c | 2.0c | |
| Ergon Energy | 12.377c | 12.377c | |
| Future X Power | 3.0c | 3.0c | |
| GEE Energy | 0.0c | 13.0c | |
| GloBird Energy | 1.0c | 11.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to the first 8kWh/day, 3.0c thereafter |
| Kogan Energy | 0.0c | 1.4c | |
| Momentum Energy | 0.0c | 2.9c | |
| Nectr | 0.0c | 0.0c | |
| Origin Energy | 4.0c | 10.0c* | For customers who install solar with Origin Preferred Partners |
| OVO Energy | 0.0c | 3.0c | |
| Powershop | 0.0c | 1.4c | |
| Red Energy | 1.0c | 8.0c | |
| Simply Energy | 5.5c | 5.5c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to the first 15kWh/day, 2.5c thereafter |
| Sumo | 1.0c | 6.0c* | High feed-in tariff is capped to the first 10kWh/Day, 4.0c thereafter |
| RETAILER | MIN FiT | MAX FiT | *NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Energy | 1.5c | 5.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to the first 15kWh/day, 2.5c thereafter |
| ActewAGL | 5.0c | 8.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to the first 10kWh/day, 6c thereafter |
| AGL | 5.0c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to 10c for the first 10kWh/day, 5c/kWh thereafter |
| Alinta Energy | 5.0c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to 10c for the first 10kWh/day |
| CovaU Energy | 5.5c | 5.5c | |
| Diamond Energy | 0.0c | 5.2c | |
| Discover Energy | 0.0c | 10.0c | |
| Dodo | 3.5c | 3.5c | |
| Energy Australia | 5.0c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to 12kWh/day, 5c/kWh thereafter |
| Energy Locals | 0.0c | 1.0c | |
| Future X Power | 3.0c | 3.0c | |
| Gee Energy | 0.0c | 14.0c | |
| GloBird Energy | 1.0c | 12.0c | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to 8kWh/day, 4c/kWh thereafter |
| Kogan Energy | 0.0c | 1.4c | |
| Momentum Energy | 0.0c | 5.0c | |
| Nectr | 0.0c | 0.0c | |
| Origin Energy | 5.0* | 10.0* | For customers who install solar with Origin Preferred Partners |
| OVO Energy | 0.0c | 3.0c | |
| Powershop | 0.0c | 1.4c | |
| Red Energy | 5.0c | 10.0c | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to the first 5kWh/day |
| Simply Energy | 5.5c | 5.5c* | Simply Energy Standard Feed-in Tariff. You might be entitled to a higher FiT depending your plan |
| Sumo | 1.0c | 8.1c | |
| Tango Energy | 0.0c | 0.0c |
| RETAILER | MIN FiT | MAX FiT | *NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacana Energy | 9.33c | 9.33c | |
| Rimfire Energy | 12.1c | 16.5c |
| RETAILER | MIN FiT | MAX FiT | *NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Energy | 1.5c | 1.5c | |
| AGL | 4.0c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff limited to first 10kWh/day, 4c/kWh thereafter |
| Alinta Energy | 4.0c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff is limited to first 10kWh/day |
| CovaU Energy | 0.0c | 5.5c | |
| Diamond Energy | 0.0c | 5.2c | |
| Discover Energy | 0.0c | 10.0c | |
| Dodo | 3.5c | 3.5c | |
| Energy Australia | 4.5c | 4.5c | |
| Energy Locals | 0.0c | 5.0c | |
| Future X Power | 3.0c | 3.0c | |
| GloBird Energy | 1.0c | 1.5c | |
| IO Energy | 0.0c | 33.0c* | 33c from 6pm-9pm only |
| Kogan Energy | 0.0c | 1.4c | |
| Lumo Energy | 3.0c | 4.5c | |
| Momentum Energy | 0.0c | 2.5c | |
| Nectr | 0.0c | 0.0c | |
| Origin Energy | 4.0c | 10.0c* | For customers who install solar with Origin Preferred Partners |
| OVO Energy | 0.0c | 2.0c | |
| Powershop | 0.0c | 1.4c | |
| Red Energy | 3.0c | 4.5c | |
| Simply Energy | 4.0c | 4.0c* | Simply Energy Standard Feed-in Tariff. You might be entitled to a higher FiT depending your plan |
| Tango Energy | 0.0c | 0.0c |
| RETAILER | MIN FiT | MAX FiT | *NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Energy | 8.9c | 10.0c | |
| Aurora Energy | 8.935c | 8.935c | |
| CovaU Energy | 8.9c | 10.9c | |
| Energy Locals | 8.9c | 8.9c |
| RETAILER | MIN FiT | MAX FiT | *NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Energy | 3.3c | 3.3c | |
| AGL | 3.3c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff for the first 10kWh/day, 3.3c/kWh thereafter |
| Alinta Energy | 3.3c | 10.0c* | Higher feed-in tariff for the first 10kWh/day |
| CovaU Energy | 4.9c | 4.9c | |
| Diamond Energy | 0.0c | 5.2c | |
| Discover Energy | 3.3c | 7.1c | |
| Dodo | 3.3c | 3.3c | |
| Energy Australia | 2.1c* | 8.4c** | Time of use FIT – off peak rate **Time of use FIT – peak rate. Standard FIT rate is 3.3c |
| Energy Locals | 3.3c | 5.0c | |
| GloBird Energy | 2.1c | 8.4c | |
| Kogan Energy | 3.3c | 3.3c | |
| Lumo Energy | 3.3c | 4.5c | |
| Momentum Energy | 3.3c | 6.0c | |
| Nectr | 3.3c | 3.3c | |
| Origin Energy | 3.3c | 7.0* | For customers who install solar with Orign Preferred Partners |
| OVO Energy | 3.3c | 3.3c | |
| Powershop | 3.3c | 3.7c | |
| Red Energy | 3.3c | 4.5c | |
| Simply Energy | 3.3c | 12.0c | Higher feed-in tariff for the first 8 kWh/day, 3.3 c/kWh thereafter |
| Sumo | 3.3c | 3.3c | |
| Tango Energy | 3.3c | 3.3c |
| RETAILER | MIN FiT | MAX FiT | *NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Power | 3.0c | 10.0c* | Exports between 3pm and 9pm have a FiT of 10c; exports at other times earn 3c |
| Synergy | 2.0c | 10.0c** | Exports between 3pm and 9pm have a FiT of 10c; exports at other times earn 2c |
To learn more about FiTs and how they push your solar savings even further click here.
FAQs - Solar Rebate South Australia
What happened to Switch for Solar, the State Government solar rebate in South Australia?
The Switch for Solar program was a state solar rebate in SA that offered 4.4kW solar systems to concession holders at little to no cost installation.
The scheme has ended and is no longer taking applications.
Can I still register for the Switch for Solar rebate in SA?
You can no longer register for the Switch for Solar rebate in SA .
How do I claim the Sustainability Incentives Scheme from the City of Adelaide?
Go to the Sustainability Incentives Scheme page, fill in the relevant application form and email it back to claim. If you would like some more assistance or are having trouble, you can call them on (08) 8203 7203.
Are renters eligible for the solar rebate in SA?
Unlike some other states, there’s no solar rebate in SA for renters.
Still, it’s worth speaking to your landlord to see if they’ll consider installing solar for you.
They may agree, based on the value it adds to their investment. And you can always work out an arrangement where you contribute to the cost knowing you’ll make it back on cheaper electricity bills before your lease is up.
Send your landlord this link to get 3 solar quotes for your home and start the conversation!
FAQs - South Australia Home Battery Scheme
How much could I have saved if I joined the SA Government Home Battery Scheme?
Use the home battery scheme calculator for an estimate of how much this solar rebate for SA residents would have saved you.
How did you used to apply for the SA Government Home Solar Battery Scheme?
First step was to get a quote for your home battery system from a qualified provider – click here to get quotes from 3 qualified installers now and plan your system.
Once you’d chosen the installer and solar battery system you like the most, they would assist you applying for the discount off the cost of your system.
What is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)?
Normally electricity flows from large centralised power stations like Pelican Point, through the network to your home. A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a network of decentralised energy resources, like rooftop solar systems, solar batteries, etc. all talking to one another.
The VPP allows the solar and battery systems connected to the network to distribute power in a more flexible manner than a single big power station. Anyone with a VPP ready solar system can join a South Australian VPP. Help support the power grid while being paid to do so!
Get Your Solar Rebate: SA Solar Quotes That Save You More
Getting a great deal is all about being in the right place at the right time. When it comes to getting a great solar rebate, SA in 2024 ticks all the boxes!
Don’t wait another minute to find out how much you could save on a new solar system.
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