Rebates & notes
Written for this region.
Price guide · August 2026
What a solar system actually costs around Echuca in 2026
After-STC ranges for the sizes we install, before Victorian rebates — and why a cheap quote is usually missing a board.
National · August 2026
Federal STCs in 2026, in plain English
Five deeming years left. Zone 3 maths for the Murray. The discount comes off your quote, not as a cheque later.
Victoria · July 2026
Solar Victoria in 2026: $1,400, a loan, and a tighter income cap
The Solar Homes PV rebate is still up to $1,400. From 1 July 2026 the household income cap is $150,000. We handle the paperwork.
Victoria · June 2026
VEECs: the quieter Victorian discount on heat pumps and efficient kit
Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates often take $1,000–$3,500 off eligible heat-pump hot water. They are not solar STCs, and the paperwork is different.
Safety · May 2026
When the switchboard is the actual job
Ceramic fuses, no RCDs, and a solar or EV charger on the wish list. The board is not a footnote.
Local · April 2026
Why a local installer still matters on the Murray
When something faults in February, you want the person who labelled the isolator, not a call centre in another state.
Batteries · August 2026
Adding a battery to solar you already have, in 2026
Night usage at 32 c, export at 6 c. The federal discount is fattest on the first 14 kWh. Payback is slower than panels — we say that on the page.