Rebates
As a Solar Victoria Authorised Retailer and CEC Accredited Installer, Protec applies all available rebates directly to your invoice. You do nothing extra – no government portal, no paperwork, no waiting. The savings come off the price before you pay.
Saving: Up to $1,400 off the upfront cost of your solar system.
Who qualifies: Owner-occupiers of existing Victorian homes or homes under construction. Household income under $210,000/yr, property under $3 million, no Solar Homes rebate in last 10 years. Rentals also eligible.
How it works: Protec submits the rebate on your behalf – the $1,400 is deducted directly from your quote. You never see the full price.
Saving: Up to $1,400 interest-free loan to match the rebate, repaid over 4 years.
Who qualifies: Same eligibility as the Solar Panel Rebate. Subject to credit check.
How it works: Repaid at approximately $29/month over 4 years at zero interest. Protec processes the application – stack it with the rebate for maximum savings.
Saving: ~$370 per usable kWh – around 30% off a typical battery. A 10kWh battery saves ~$3,700.
Who qualifies: Homeowners, small businesses & community facilities Australia-wide. No means testing. Battery must be 5kWh-100kWh, CEC accredited installer required.
How it works: Applied as an upfront discount at point of sale – no application, no waiting. Stackable with Solar Victoria rebates for combined savings up to $9,000.
Saving: ~$2,000-$3,000 for a typical 6.6kW Victorian system. Value reduces each year until 2030.
Who qualifies: All grid-connected solar systems under 100kW installed by a CEC accredited installer. Applies automatically.
How it works: Protec creates and trades STCs on your behalf, applying the value as a discount. The sooner you install, the more you save.
Saving: Up to $1,000 off an eligible heat pump or solar hot water system.
Who qualifies: Victorian homeowners replacing a hot water system at least 3 years old. Owner-occupier, existing home.
How it works: Applied as a point-of-sale discount by Protec. Pair with a heat pump as part of the Home Electrification package.
| Incentive | Solar Only (6.6kW) | Solar + 10kWh Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Victoria Panel Rebate | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Solar Victoria Interest-Free Loan | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Federal STCs (approx.) | ~$2,500 | ~$2,500 |
| Federal Battery Rebate | – | ~$3,700 |
| Total Savings | ~$5,300 | ~$9,000 |
Rebate amounts are approximate and subject to change. Eligibility conditions apply. Protec Electrical and Solar is a Solar Victoria Authorised Retailer – we will confirm current rebate values and your eligibility during your free consultation. Visit solar.vic.gov.au for the latest information.
We handle every rebate at point of sale. Get a free, no-obligation quote today.