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Federal STC Rebate

Upfront Savings on Your New Solar System

Turning sunshine into long-lasting savings through solar energy for businesses has become easy! The federal government’s Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) rebate is benefiting thousands of Australians. Reduce your upfront cost of solar and start saving immediately with this lucrative scheme.

STC Point-of-Sale Offset
Upfront Subsidy 35% - 40%
Claim Processing 100% Instant
Accredited Agents
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Federal STC Rebates Australia
Tradable STCs for Commercial Solar

Tradable STC Incentives

Tradable Small-scale Technology Certificates are granted to reduce your initial financial outlay and make commercial solar more accessible.

Instant Point of Sale Invoice Relief

Instant Invoice Relief

Receive instant point-of-sale invoice discounts. Negate complicated reimbursement waiting times and accelerate project payback.

Federally Regulated Solar Compliance

Federally Regulated & Secure

Administered by the Clean Energy Regulator, providing transparent, secure, and government-backed clean energy funding.

Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) • 1 STC = 1 MWh Clean Generation • Systems Up to 100kW Eligible • Lock In Maximum 2026 Deeming Period
STC Rebate Calculation and Commercial Solar Engineering

$35,000+

Max 99kW STC Rebate
HOW SRES & STCS WORK

What Are STCs & How Does the Upfront Discount Work?

STCs are a certificate or proof that your solar system will cleanly generate 1 MWh of renewable electricity. Instead of waiting for refunds, EcoGreen Australia bundles these certificates and trades them on your behalf, reducing your installation cost instantly at the point of sale.

"For every megawatt-hour your system produces over its eligible life until 2030, an STC is created. EcoGreen Australia manages all calculations, REC registry filings, and trading seamlessly."

System Size (kW)

Larger systems generate more clean energy and yield more STCs for a higher total discount.

Location (Zone)

Australia is divided into 4 solar zones based on solar exposure to set certificate multipliers.

Deeming Period

Phases down yearly until 2030. Installing now claims more remaining output years.

850+

Max STCs Per 99kW Array

$35,000+

Peak Upfront SRES Rebate

100%

Point-of-Sale Deduction

2026

Highest Deeming Factor

REBATE CHECKLIST

STC Rebate Eligibility Checklist

  • CEC Approved Solar Panels: Ensure only Tier-1, Clean Energy Council-listed panels and inverters are installed.
  • Accredited Installers: Installer must be accredited. EcoGreen is fully accredited through Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA).
  • System Size Under 100kW: Applies for all eligible commercial and small-scale installations under 100kW capacity.
  • New & Unregistered Systems: STCs can only be claimed for brand-new systems registered within 12 months of installation.
EcoGreen Australia verifies 100% eligibility prior to project commencement.
LARGE-SCALE SYSTEMS (>100kW)

Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs)

For commercial installations exceeding 100kW, systems transition to the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET). LGCs are issued for every 1 MWh generated and can be traded on open environmental markets for continuous ongoing revenue.

Victoria

Pair STCs with Solar Victoria interest-free business loans.

New South Wales

Combine with Peak Demand Reduction Scheme & energy grants.

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Recent SRES-Subsidized Projects

Commercial rooftops installed with upfront federal STC rebate deductions across Australia.

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Immediate Point-of-Sale Deduction
Zone 1–4 Multipliers Verified
Tier-1 Bloomberg Listed Panels
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

STC Rebate FAQs

STCs are certificates representing 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of renewable electricity generated or displaced by your solar system. Instead of waiting for a refund, your installer bundles and trades these certificates to reduce your upfront invoice cost immediately.

Eligibility requires installing a new solar PV system (up to 100kW), battery, or renewable system using Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved hardware and an accredited installer. In addition, STCs must be created and registered within 12 months of installation.

The scheme is legislated to end in 2030 and phases down annually on January 1st. Systems installed earlier can claim more years of deeming output, securing a higher rebate discount.

All systems over 100kW fall under the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) and earn tradable Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) based on actual energy produced over time.

Yes, you can register with the Renewable Energy Certificate Registry and sell STCs independently. However, most businesses assign rights directly to accredited installers like EcoGreen Australia for convenience and an immediate point-of-sale deduction.
STC Zone Calculator
Maximum Rebates Guaranteed

Australia-wide STC deeming calculators tailored to Victorian and Australian commercial sites.

Expert Rebate Processing

EcoGreen handles 100% of paperwork, Clean Energy Regulator compliance, and REC Registry trading.

Instant Savings

Point-of-sale invoice deduction so you don't wait months for government reimbursements.

Accredited Installers

100% SAA and Clean Energy Council accredited master electricians and engineers.

Tier-1 Hardware Compliant

We exclusively install CEC-approved solar panels, commercial inverters, and mounting frames.

Deeming Lock-In

Lock in current deeming multiplier rates before annual phase-downs reduce certificate counts.

State Grant Stacking

Expert sizing advisory to stack federal STCs with state and local energy efficiency programs.

Calculate Your STC Rebate

Discover your property's exact certificate yield and upfront savings value.

FEDERAL SRES ADVISORY

Talk to an STC Certificate Consultant

Lock in 2026 STC multiplier rates before deeming periods decrease. We handle all Clean Energy Regulator registrations and provide upfront invoice reductions.

Direct point-of-sale invoice deduction
Guaranteed Clean Energy Council compliant hardware
Testimonials

Loving the Ease of Our Clean Energy!

Discover how businesses and commercial property owners across Melbourne and Australia are saving thousands on electricity with EcoGreen Australia.

"EcoGreen installed a 99kW commercial solar system for our warehousing facility. The entire STC rebate process was seamless and our daytime power bills dropped immediately."

Jessica Milner
Jessica Milner
Operations Director, Victorian Freight

"Zero operational downtime during our commercial battery energy storage upgrade. The engineering team was world-class and very thorough with safety compliance."

Aldo Barani
Aldo Barani
General Manager, Manufacturing Solutions

"The VEU lighting and heat pump upgrade exceeded our expectations. Our energy consumption dropped by over 40%, and the payback period is well ahead of schedule."

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Jason Simpson
Facility Manager, Retail Logistics Hub
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