








The Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) program is the main federal rebate for rebate on solar panels in NSW. Newcastle's STC Zone 3 rating delivers strong certificate yields, reducing upfront system cost by $1,500–$3,500, depending on system size.
STCs are applied as a point-of-sale discount so you don't need to deal with the paperwork. Plus, the values reduce each year until 2030, so acting sooner means a larger rebate.
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program covers approximately 30% of eligible battery costs (typically $1,500–$3,000 off a quality 10–13kWh system).
On top of that, households that connect their battery to an approved Virtual Power Plant (VPP) can access up to $1,500 in additional incentives.
Full details on our NSW rebate solar battery page.
Through our partnership with Brighte, eligible homeowners can access 0% interest finance for solar panels from $0 upfront.
This means with home solar power in Newcastle, you could start saving on your electricity bill, helping offset repayments with immediate bill savings.




