Government Incentives for Going Solar

Save with Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

Investing in solar energy or energy-efficient water heating has never been more rewarding. Thanks to the Australian Government’s Renewable Energy Target scheme, you could be eligible for financial incentives in the form of Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs). These certificates help reduce the upfront cost of approved systems like solar power, solar hot water, and heat pump water heaters.

What Are STCs and How Do They Work?

STCs are created when you install an eligible system. They can be:

• Traded or sold on the open market, or
• Exchanged as an upfront discount to reduce the purchase price of your new Solahart system, often saving you thousands of dollars.

Rather than managing the certificates yourself, most Solahart dealers offer the value of the STCs as a point-of-sale discount, making it easier and faster to access the benefit.

How Are STCs Calculated?

The number of STCs your system may be eligible for is based on several key factors:

• System size and model
• Your installation location (Australia is divided into solar zones)
• The amount of renewable electricity generated or displaced over a system’s lifetime
• The deeming period, which runs from the installation year to 31 December 2030
• The market value of each STC (which varies based on supply and demand)

For solar hot water and heat pumps, STCs represent electricity displaced by heating water without using the grid.
For solar power, STCs represent the renewable energy your system is expected to produce over a maximum deeming period.

Why Act Now?

As we get closer to the 2030 deadline, the deeming period shortens, which means fewer STCs will be available each year. This directly affects how much you can save. The longer you wait, the lower the financial incentive becomes.

Example STC Value Comparison (Zone 3)

Based on $36 per STC and subject to change.

Make the Most of Your Solar Investment

STCs are available in every state and territory, and the team at Solahart makes it easy to understand your eligibility and maximise your return. With over 70 years of experience, we take the guesswork out of incentives and help you take control of your energy bills from day one.

^Eligibility criteria apply. Contact your local Solahart expert to find out how many STCs your system may qualify for.