Solar Rebates and Incentives Available in Tasmania

Installing solar in Tasmania comes with access to several financial incentives that can significantly reduce the upfront cost and improve the return on your investment. Here's a clear breakdown of what's available in 2025.

STCs are the main federal rebate for solar in Australia. When you install a solar system, you're entitled to a number of certificates based on your system's size, location, and the number of years remaining until 2030 (when the scheme ends). These certificates are traded on the open market and are typically assigned to your installer in exchange for an upfront discount on your system price.

For a typical 6.6kW system in Tasmania in 2025, the STC rebate is worth approximately $2,500–$3,500. Maximum Solar handles all STC paperwork and the discount is applied directly to your quoted price - you don't need to do anything.

When your solar system generates more electricity than you're using, the excess is exported to the grid and you receive a feed-in tariff (FiT). In Tasmania, the feed-in tariff is set by the Tasmanian Economic Regulator and reviewed periodically. Currently, Aurora Energy and other retailers offer FiTs that partially offset your grid consumption during times when your panels aren't generating.

While feed-in tariffs have reduced in recent years, maximising self-consumption - particularly with a battery - remains the best way to extract value from your solar system.

Businesses installing solar may be eligible for additional tax incentives including the instant asset write-off (for eligible small businesses) and standard depreciation provisions. These can significantly improve the financial case for commercial solar. Maximum Solar recommends speaking with your accountant about the specific tax treatment applicable to your business.