--- title: "The Victorian Government\'s Solar PV rebate applications are now open" url: "https://resinc.com.au/the-victorian-government-s-solar-pv-rebate-applications-are-now-open/" site_name: "RESINC Solar" content_type: "article" breadcrumbs: "Home > News > The Victorian Government\'s Solar PV rebate applications are now open" description: "Victorian Government Solar PV rebate applications are now open. Find out how much you could receive, whether your home or business qualifies, and how to apply." keywords: "News" language: "en" categories: - "News" word_count: 853 reading_time: "5 min read" summary: "Step 1: Check the Solar Victoria eligibility requirements Time frame: just a couple of minutes! To be eligible for a rebate, you must be able to answer \'Yes\' to the following: Do you have a combine..." last_modified: "2026-07-25T19:13:03+10:00" schema_type: "Article" related_posts: - title: "Tesla Powerwall 3 Is Now Compatible With Powerwall 2" url: "https://resinc.com.au/tesla-powerwall-3-is-now-compatible-with-powerwall-2/" - title: "RESINC Solar & Batteries Solar for Veterans Program" url: "https://resinc.com.au/resinc-solar-batteries-vulnerable-veterans-solar-program/" - title: "RESINC Solar Wins Double Gold at the 2026 TITAN Business Awards" url: "https://resinc.com.au/resinc-solar-wins-double-gold-at-the-2026-titan-business-awards/" estimated_tokens: 1109 --- # The Victorian Government's Solar PV rebate applications are now open ![The Victorian Government's Solar PV rebate applications are now open](https://resinc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/solarinstallers1080_isude7-1024x400.webp) ### Step 1: Check the Solar Victoria eligibility requirements **Time frame: just a couple of minutes!** To be eligible for a rebate, you must be able to answer ‘Yes’ to the following: - Do you have a combined household taxable income of less than $180,000 per annum? (based on the 2016/17 or 2017/18 tax assessment notices for the home owners or alternative proof of income for the 2016-17 or 2017-18 financial year. For example, proof of pension received) - Are you the owner-occupier of the home? - Is the home valued at under $3 million? - I don’t have solar PV on my property OR I am replacing my solar PV system that was installed before 1 November 2009. ### Step 2: Find your preferred solar provider & get them to complete the Solar Provider Statement ### Timeframe: 2-3 weeks to engage your provider There is a lot to consider when you decide to install a Solar PV system. The [Clean Energy Council](http://www.solaraccreditation.com.au/solar/consumers/purchasing-your-solar-pv-system/solar-pv-guide-for-households "Link opens in a new window") have a Solar PV buyers guide and [Consumer Affairs Victoria](https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/products-and-services/energy-products-and-services/solar-energy "Link opens in a new window") provides helpful information on what to look out for. Their resources will provide you with guidance on installing Solar PV and questions you can ask your provider. When selecting a solar provider you must ensure they will: - install a Clean Energy Council (CEC) Approved Product - use a CEC Accredited Installer - provide you with a completed copy of the Solar Provider Statement certifying that they: - hold an unrestricted Class A Electrical Licence, registered with Energy Safe Victoria - have had no prosecutions registered with WorkSafe Victoria in the past three years (or with an equivalent authority in another Australian jurisdiction). [Download the Solar Provider Statement](https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/-/media/Solar/Documents/Solar-Victoria-Provider-Statement.pdf?la=en "Link opens in a new window") The Clean Energy Council also maintains a [Solar Retailer Code of Conduct](https://www.solaraccreditation.com.au/retailers.html "Link opens in a new window"). This Code of Conduct is voluntary, and aims to lift the bar higher than the minimum requirements set by government and regulators and improve professionalism in the solar industry by encouraging solar businesses to show their commitment to responsible sales and marketing activities and solar industry best practice. The Code is authorised by the ACCC. People using companies who’ve signed on to the code can be confident that they’re working with a reputable retailer. ### Step 3: Submit your proof of eligibility to Solar Victoria. ### Indicative time frame: 2-3 weeks for processing **Please note: Timeframes for processing are indicative only. Our team is working through eligibility applications as quickly as possible and will be in touch as soon as your application has been reviewed and/or processed.** **Please note:** This step is to confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria for the program – it’s not approval that you will be paid a rebate. If you are eligible, we’ll send you an eligibility number and a link to apply for a rebate once your system is installed. [Submit your proof of eligibility](https://analytics-au.clickdimensions.com/cn/a7n4a/PreInstallElig_v4 "Link opens in new window") ### Step 4: Engage your solar provider & have the system installed ### Timeframe: 2-3 months for your system to be installed There is some great information for consumers which outlines the process for buying and installing solar PV on your property. Clean Energy CouncilThe Clean Energy Council has published a free [guide to buying and installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels](http://www.solaraccreditation.com.au/solar/consumers/purchasing-your-solar-pv-system/solar-pv-guide-for-households "Link opens in a new window") for your home. Consumer Affairs Victoria[Consumer Affairs Victoria](https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/products-and-services/energy-products-and-services/solar-energy "Link opens in a new window") has information on solar topics ranging from installation contracts to scams to watch out for. ### Step 5: Collect documentation from your solar provider and submit an application ### Indicative timeframe: 3 weeks for processing **Please note: Timeframes for processing are indicative only. Our team is working through rebate applications as quickly as possible and will be in touch as soon as your application has been reviewed and/or processed.** Your solar provider will need to provide you with the following documents for you to apply for a rebate: - Certificate of Electrical Safety - PV Small-Scale Technology Certificate (STC) Assignment Form - The Distributor’s Solar Connection Form, Micro Embedded Generator Connection Form or Service Order Reference Number (obtained via the distributor or retailer) - Electrical Work Request, CR Number, or similar evidence of notification to the distributor and retailer of the solar installation - Reciept including total cost of system installation, any discounts and rebates applied (e.g. STCs), and the amount to be paid by you. Check the email from Solar Victoria confirming your eligibility number and access the link to your rebate application form. If you are unable to find the email or require any further information, please call Solar Victoria on 1300 363 744. ### Step 6: Solar Victoria pays your rebate ### Timeframe: 2-3 weeks to process your rebate application Keep an eye out for your an email confirming that your rebate has been processed. Processing will take a couple of weeks from the date of approval of your rebate. Beware of ScamsWe have received alerts that scammers have been targeting Victorian households. Be alert to callers claiming to be from the Victorian Government or Solar Victoria requesting bank account details. **Solar Victoria will never ask you to provide personal details such as your banking information over the phone.** If you believe you are being contacted by a scammer please contact: - Solar Victoria on 1300 363 744, 8.00am–6.00pm Monday to Friday to check. - [Report it to ScamWatch](https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam "Link opens in a new window") - [Consider adding your details to the Do Not Call Register](https://www.donotcall.gov.au/ "Link opens in a new window") - [Check out the Consumer Affairs Victoria website](https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/resources-and-tools/scams/consumer-scams/rebate-scam "Link opens in a new window") --- _View the original post at: [https://resinc.com.au/the-victorian-government-s-solar-pv-rebate-applications-are-now-open/](https://resinc.com.au/the-victorian-government-s-solar-pv-rebate-applications-are-now-open/)_ _Served as markdown by [Third Audience](https://github.com/third-audience) v3.6.1_ _Generated: 2026-10-10 10:29:46 UTC_