Solar

Solar energy systems and batteries are reducing emissions. Choose solar for the environment and to save money. Get an interest-free loan or rebate to install your system. Specialist advice is available to help businesses.

Solar energy systems

Systems that use the sun to generate power help reduce our dependence on burning fossil fuels.

By installing a solar energy system at home or in your business, community group or school, you’re helping the environment. When you use your solar electricity during the day, you reduce the amount of electricity you may need to buy from the grid. Your daytime use could be free if your solar system is making enough electricity.

Using solar is another way to support 100% of the ACT’s electricity supply being sourced from renewable sources.

More than 39,000 ACT homes and businesses have solar panels.

Use our Solar Calculator to determine if a solar system is right for your home. It can help you estimate annual power bill savings and payback period. If you’re eligible for a rebate, this can also be factored into your savings.

Solar energy systems include:

  • solar for hot water
  • solar photovoltaic (PV) panels
  • solar storage batteries.

We offer interest-free loans through the Sustainable Household Scheme. You can use these toward the cost of installing energy-efficient products, including rooftop solar panels and household battery storage systems.

We give free advice to businesses on solar installations. Check out the Sustainable Business Program.

If you have a valid concession card you may be eligible for a rebate to install rooftop solar through the Home Energy Support Program. The program has an option to pay for the rest of the solar system with an interest-free loan through the Sustainable Household Scheme.

Once you have installed solar, use Energy Made Easy to find a retailer and compare pricing.

Did you know?

If you also switch your gas appliances to electric systems when you can, you'll be reducing ACT emissions and saving money.

Solar storage batteries

You can continue to enjoy the benefits of your solar energy through the evening by installing a solar storage battery. These batteries will help capture any excess solar generated during the day for later use. Depending on the setup, you may also be able to access backup power from your battery during an outage.

Was this page helpful?
acknowledgement icon

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.