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Australian Solar Incentives 2026

STCs, VEECs, and LGCs explained. Calculate what your commercial solar system is worth in rebates and ongoing revenue.

Three incentive schemes for commercial solar

Australian businesses can access federal and state incentives that significantly reduce the cost of going solar. Here is how each one works.

S

STCs

Federal rebate for systems up to 100 kW. Available nationwide as a one-time upfront discount worth up to ~$22,000 depending on system size and location.

V

VEECs

Victorian state incentive for commercial systems 30-200 kW. Stacks on top of STCs, adding up to ~$35,000 in additional value.

L

LGCs

Annual recurring revenue for systems above 100 kW. Generates income every year based on actual electricity production.

Calculate your incentives

See how your incentive value changes with system size. Uses live certificate prices updated daily.

Incentive Calculator

Drag the slider to see how incentives scale with system size.

System Size50 kW
10 kW200 kW
STC Rebate
4 year deeming period · Up to 100 kW eligible
$10,780
Total Incentive Value
$10,780

Incentives by state

STC zone multipliers and available schemes vary by state. Select yours for a detailed breakdown.

NSW
New South Wales
STC Zone 2LGC
VIC
Victoria
STC Zone 4VEEC
QLD
Queensland
STC Zone 3LGC
SA
South Australia
STC Zone 3LGC
WA
Western Australia
STC Zone 3LGC

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