What is the solar rebate?

You are entitled to the Federal Government’s hugely popular ‘solar rebate’ when you install solar power at your home! The ‘rebate’ or Small-Scale Technology Certificate (STC) Scheme is extremely generous and you can claim $4000+ on a 6.6kW system depending on where you live! Your chosen solar company will handle the application for the rebate on your behalf and apply the value of this rebate as a discount at the point of sale. There’s never been a better time to install solar power at home. The current high Government solar rebate of up to $4000 is set to reduce on 31st December, 2019. The current generous solar rebate is being phased out over the next 12 years!

Things to know about the rebate:

• The more power your solar system generates, the greater the size of your rebate. So if you are located in sunny Queensland, you’ll receive a larger rebate than your Tasmanian counterparts.
• The more solar panels you install, the greater the size of your rebate.
• The rebate is being phased out over the next 12 years, by December 2030 this rebate will no longer exist!
• The advertised prices you see and quotes you receive will already have the rebate factored in.

To be eligible for this rebate:

• Your system must be designed and installed by a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited professional (we have done the due diligence and every solar company we recommend is CEC accredited)
• Your system must use CEC approved panels and inverters

The CEC Design Guidelines allow you to install one third more panels than your inverter is rated at. For this reason, we recommend ‘overclocking’ your inverter to allow you to claim 33% more solar rebate and this will also help you produce to more power during low light conditions. The common system size of 6.6kW of panels installed on a 5kW inverter is a classic example of overclocking.

State level rebates:

On top of the generous Federal Government Solar Rebate if you are in the ACT, SA, VIC, NSW or QLD you might also be entitled to state-level solar rebates. The solar companies will discuss these with you during the quotation process!

Why Local Solar Deals?

We're an energetic team of engineers, environmental warriors and customer service professionals who are dedicated to moving Australia towards a more sustainable future. As the people's champion of the solar industry we bring passion and innovation to the biggest problems that homeowners face when searching for solar power. We love solar, and we are the much needed independent voice that helps thousands of Australians every month make their search for solar power an educational and overwhelmingly positive experience.

Our mission

Greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power generation contributes to the global warming emergency that is causing an immediate and direct threat to life on our planet. Our mission at Local Solar Deals is to reduce Australia’s dependence on fossil fuels and help people harness clean, renewable energy from the sun.

We have done the due diligence and worked hard to find the solar companies who will go above and beyond for our customers, allowing us to connect homeowners searching for solar with only the most reputable solar companies. Our business has been built around transparency, fairness, customer service and accountability and we look for these same values in the solar companies that we recommend.

This is because we believe in making the search for solar an educational and hassle-free experience. Using our customer feedback system, we champion the solar companies who are highly effective at what they do – ensuring that our customer’s search for solar and our collective future is in safe hands.

Compare solar quotes in 3 easy steps

Researching about solar and trying to find the best company to install solar panels at your home can be a daunting process. Local Solar Deals understand this and we have created a simple 3 step process to make your solar search as easy as possible. Our first step is to educate you about the benefits of solar.

Our second step is to allow you to easily compare quotes from 3 different CEC accredited solar installers. We have built relationships with hundreds of solar installers nationwide and over time we have implemented a customer feedback system to ensure that only the absolute best of these installers are allowed to compete for your business. This gives you peace of mind and enables you to rest assured that the installers who will supply you with quotes are professionals who have a reputation of providing excellent service and advice.

You then compare the quotes you receive at your leisure. To help with this, we will send you a copy of the Clean Energy Council's - Solar Buying Tips Guide. This guide provides some great independent information on government solar rebates, feed in tariffs, estimated costs of installing solar power systems and other important considerations to help you with your solar decision. Going solar has never been easier or more affordable.

Choosing the best local solar installers

Local Solar Deals take the hassle out of finding quotes from top rated local solar installers. To get the ball rolling, click 'Get Quotes' at the top right corner of this page and enter your details to claim your free quotes. It only takes 30 seconds to arrange your free solar power quotes!

If you would prefer to request your solar quotes over the phone, you can call the friendly team at Local Solar Deals on 1300 660 848. Our experienced team of engineers and industry professionals have a wealth of knowledge across the solar industry and are more than happy to help you with any questions that you may have about installing solar panels on your home.