The federal rebates (they apply in Tasmania too)
Whatever Tasmania offers sits on top of two national rebates that every Australian home gets.
Solar panels — the STC discount. The federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme knocks money off your panels through Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). Your installer claims them and applies the value as an upfront discount, so you never touch a certificate. It shrinks a little every January and ends in 2030. Tasmania gets fewer sun-hours than the mainland and systems can cost a bit more (freight and a smaller market), so the discount per panel is a touch smaller — but still well worth claiming.
Batteries — the Cheaper Home Batteries Program (BSTCs). Since July 2025 a second federal rebate takes roughly 30% off an installed battery, run through the same certificate system. From 1 May 2026 it’s tiered by size: the first 14 kWh of usable capacity earns the full rate, 14–28 kWh earns 60%, and 28–50 kWh earns 15%. It steps down every six months from 2027 and ends in 2030. On-grid batteries must be on the approved list and VPP-capable.
What Tasmania adds on top
Tasmania doesn’t currently run a state rebate or loan for home solar or batteries, so your support is the two federal rebates above. State programs do come and go, so it’s worth keeping an eye out — but plan your purchase on the basis that the federal rebates are what you’ll get.
Feed-in tariff
Unlike most states, Tasmania sets a regulated minimum feed-in tariff — 8.782c/kWh for 2025–26 — which is actually higher than what many mainland retailers offer. Your retailer can pay more, so it’s still worth comparing.
Bottom line
In Tasmania the maths is simple: the federal solar and battery rebates plus a solid regulated feed-in tariff. There’s no state rebate to chase, so focus on getting a well-sized system and a good feed-in rate.
