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Your roof is sitting on
up to $8,000.

There's up to $8,000 in combined 2026 solar and battery rebates going spare, and your roof might qualify for the lot. Pop in your postcode, see your number in 30 seconds, and we won't hand you to an installer until you say so.

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The 3 solar traps

Going solar in Australia shouldn't feel like buying a used car.

But for most people, it does. Three things send Aussies running back to their power retailer for another year of rising bills.

Dodgy quotes

Lowball numbers that balloon on install day. Cheap panels swapped at the last minute. You can't compare apples to apples, because no two quotes look the same.

Confusing rebates

STCs. Feed-in tariffs. State schemes. The 2026 federal incentive is real and it's big, but most installers won't tell you exactly how much you qualify for, because the smaller the rebate looks, the bigger their margin.

Pushy salespeople

You enquire once. You get called five times that week. Then comes the in-home pitch with the “today only” discount. It's exhausting, and it's why most Aussies put solar in the too-hard basket.

Sound familiar? You're not alone... and it's not your fault.

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Australians helped
$8,000
Solar + battery rebate
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Stack your 2026 rebate
with our 30-sec check.

Already have solar? Add a battery. No panels yet? Stack the lot, solar STCs, the federal battery rebate, and $0 upfront finance, and put roughly $30K back in your pocket over the system's lifetime instead of your retailer's.

  • Confirm your 2026 STC + battery rebate stack
  • See $0-upfront finance options that pay themselves off
  • Get matched with a reputable local installer
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By state

Rebates across every postcode

STC zones, state schemes, and the federal battery rebate stack differently in every capital. Hover or tap a state to see what's claimable there.

Select a state or territory to see what's claimable there.
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Indicative maximum stacked rebate for an eligible solar + battery install (federal STC + federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program + applicable state scheme). Solar-only installs receive a smaller stack. Actual amount varies by system size, postcode, install date, and current STC certificate price. Federal rebates step down on schedule. See methodology and per-capital breakdown.

Real households · Real numbers

Here's what your neighbours are saving

Three modelled households across NSW, VIC and QLD, using 2026 STC rebates, current state retail prices, and typical consumption. Your real numbers depend on your roof, your postcode, and how much power you use.

3-bed home in Liverpool NSW · Zone 3, modelled solar savings

3-bed home

Liverpool NSW · Zone 32 adults, 1 child
Power bill: $420 / quarter
System fitted
6.6kW
Rebate claimed
$3,960
$1,820
modelled year-one saving
Modelled bill cut: ~58%
Modelled payback in 3.2 yrs2026 STC eligible
4-bed family home in Frankston VIC · Zone 4, modelled solar savings

4-bed family home

Frankston VIC · Zone 42 adults, 2 teens
Power bill: $680 / quarter
System fitted
10kW
Rebate claimed
$4,690
$2,640
modelled year-one saving
Modelled bill cut: ~64%
Modelled payback in 2.8 yrs2026 STC eligible
5-bed + pool in Toowoomba QLD · Zone 2, modelled solar savings

5-bed + pool

Toowoomba QLD · Zone 22 adults, 3 kids
Power bill: $910 / quarter
System fitted
13kW
Rebate claimed
$5,350
$3,400
modelled year-one saving
Modelled bill cut: ~71%
Modelled payback in 2.5 yrs2026 STC eligible

Scenarios shown are illustrative examples, not specific customers. System sizes, rebates and bill savings are modelled from publicly available 2026 STC rates, average state retail electricity prices, and typical residential consumption profiles. Photos for representational purposes only. Get your own postcode-specific numbers in the 30-second quiz below.

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Meet your guide

We've watched mates get burned too.
That's why we exist.

Check My Rebates isn't an installer. We're the team that sits on your side of the table, claiming every cent of your 2026 rebate, then matching you with a vetted local installer who has to compete for your job. No kickbacks. No pushy follow-ups. No “today only” pricing.

$140M+
in rebates claimed for Aussie homes
29,000+
households helped since 2021
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FeatureCheck My RebatesCalling installers direct
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Zero high-pressure sales callsYesNo
100% free, with no obligation to buyYesNo
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From postcode to panels

The 3-Step Rebate Plan

No 90-page guides. No homework. Three steps from your postcode to panels on your roof. We do the heavy lifting at every one.

  1. Tell us your postcode

    One simple question. We match you with installers near you in 30 seconds.

  2. Get your rebate estimate

    We calculate exactly how much you are entitled to and the right system size for your home.

  3. Connect with vetted installers

    Pre-screened local partners. Transparent quotes, no pressure, no obligation.

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2027 step-down

Waiting until 2027 cuts your combined rebate by ~$1,000.

The STC deeming period drops every January 1, and the federal battery rebate steps down ~9.7% a year alongside it. On a typical 10kW solar + 13.5kWh battery, that's ~$700 off your panels and ~$340 off your battery. Stacked, eligible households can still claim up to $8,000 in 2026, but only until the next step-down. Lock it in now.

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Time left to claim 2026 max rebate
Counts down to next STC deeming step-down: 1 Jan 2027.
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Two roads

Twelve months from now,
where do you want to be?

With solar, waiting has a real price. Here's how the next year plays out either way.

If you wait

Another year on the meter

  • Another $1,800 to $2,400 paid to your retailer this year
  • STC rebate steps down 1 Jan. Every month you wait, your rebate shrinks
  • Power prices keep climbing 8 to 12% per year
  • You're stuck choosing the next "too good to be true" sales call
If you start today

Solar on the roof in 4 to 6 weeks

  • Locked-in 2026 rebate. Every cent claimed for you
  • Year-one savings of $1,800 to $3,400 (real households on this page)
  • Bills cut by 50 to 70%, system paid off in 2.5 to 3.5 years
  • Vetted local installer competing for your job, not the other way around
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FAQ

Still got questions?

Solar is not as expensive as it used to be. Most quality systems pay for themselves through energy savings and rebates within 3 to 5 years. After that, you are essentially getting free power for the next 20+ years.

There are two stacking rebates in 2026: the federal STC scheme (up to ~$5,500 off your solar system depending on size and zone) and the new federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program (around 30% off a battery, typically $2,500-$4,000). Together, eligible households can claim up to $8,000 towards solar + battery. State top-ups may apply where available. We make sure you claim every cent you qualify for and connect you with a vetted installer who honours the discount upfront.

You will see lower bills from day one. Most homes hit full payback in 3 to 5 years. Compared with rising power prices, doing nothing actually costs you more.

STCs phase down each year on January 1. Waiting genuinely costs money, around $700 per household every year. With current rebates and rising energy prices, sooner beats later for nearly every household.

No. We are an independent advisory. We are paid by installers when they win work, but we never push a sale. Our incentive is your good outcome, because that is what gets us referrals.

Nothing. The quiz is free, the rebate estimate is free, and the installer quotes are free. There is no obligation at any point. If you decide solar is not for you, you walk away.

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Solar by location

Solar rebates in every Aussie postcode

Rebates and system sizes vary by state, zone, and council. Pick your capital, regional town, or suburb to see what's claimable on your roof.

NSWNew South Wales54 service areas

Regional towns & cities

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VICVictoria54 service areas

Regional towns & cities

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QLDQueensland49 service areas

Regional towns & cities

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WAWestern Australia36 service areas

Regional towns & cities

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SASouth Australia31 service areas

Regional towns & cities

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ACTAustralian Capital Territory6 service areas
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TASTasmania12 service areas
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NTNorthern Territory7 service areas
View all Northern Territory rebates

Check My Rebates matches homeowners with vetted, CEC-accredited installers servicing every Australian state, regional town, and major metro suburb. Rebate amounts shown are 2026 STC + state scheme + federal battery rebate estimates per location, recalculated for your roof and consumption in the 30-second eligibility quiz.

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Find out what you are entitled to.

Up to $8,000 in solar + battery rebates plus a vetted installer in your postcode. Thirty seconds, start to finish.

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