Solar has never been cheaper to install in Melbourne, and a big reason is the layer of rebates sitting quietly behind the sticker price. The catch: they change regularly.
The two big pieces
Most households look at two main forms of support: the federal Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) scheme, which discounts the upfront cost, and Victorian state incentives for solar, batteries and heat-pump hot water.
Why stacking matters
The savings add up when the right incentives are combined correctly across products. Done well, this can meaningfully shorten your payback period.
The most useful thing you can do is get matched with an installer who treats rebates as part of the quote, not an afterthought.