FAQs

1. Two types of rebates are available: the federal Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) program, which includes Battery STCs under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, and the Solar Victoria Solar panel (PV) rebate/loan program.
2. All installations under 1MW are eligible for STCs, regardless of whether you’ve previously accessed a STC rebate. The Solar Victoria Rebate and Loan program has eligibility requirements (see below).

1. All Solar PV installations under 1MW are eligible for STCs, regardless of whether you’ve previously accessed an STC rebate.
2. All New Battery Installations are eligible for STCs. However, the rebate is scaled from 1 May 2026, so the discount stays at around 30% across battery sizes, and it drops again every six months (next on 1 January 2027).
3. The Solar Victoria Rebate and Loan program has eligibility requirements (see below).

1. The STC rebate is not means-tested and is accessible to everyone. To receive STCs, the solar PV system or product you purchase must follow the Clean Energy Council (CEC) design and installation guidelines, use only panels and inverters on the CEC-approved list, comply with relevant standards (like AS 4777), and be installed by an SAA-accredited installer. Green Sky Solar only uses SAA-accredited installers, and we ensure we use only quality, CEC-approved panels, inverters, and batteries.
2. You are eligible to receive a rebate for installing a solar PV system if you meet the following criteria:
   1. You are the owner-occupier of an existing property or the owner of a home under construction where the system is to be installed;
   2. The combined household taxable income of all owners is less than $150,000 per year (this changed from $210,000 on 1 July 2026);
   3. The property is valued at under $3 million, or a home under construction that will be valued at under $3 million at the time of completion;
   4. The property address has not previously received a solar panel (PV) or solar battery rebate under the Solar Homes Program;
   5. The property has not had a solar panel (PV) system installed in the last ten years.

   Eligible households can get a Solar Victoria rebate of up to $1,400 off a solar panel (PV) system, plus the option of an interest-free loan to match the rebate, paid back monthly over 4 years. For full details, see Solar Victoria’s solar panel (PV) rebate page.
   If the Solar Victoria loan doesn’t cover everything, we recommend Parker Lane, a finance broker who can help you spread the rest of the cost.
   Solar Victoria’s solar panel rebate and loan are ending, and solar panel support will move to the Victorian Energy Upgrades program from 1 July 2027. If you’ve been thinking about solar, sign up as soon as possible.
   

1. As part of our service, we take care of the paperwork relating to the STCs. All you will need to do is assign over the STCs to us, which we will explain upon completion of the installation.
2. With Solar Victoria, we will create a quote for you. Once you accept our quote, we will upload it into the Solar Victoria portal, and send you an email with the steps for you to follow. You can read more about the application process here.

How long is a piece of string? Every household is unique with both their electricity usage as well as their roof design. We always look at your historic usage to ensure that you get the right sized system for YOUR needs, not just give you a standard 6.6kW system.

There are generally three different pricing levels, which depends on the brand you chose, as well as the system type. Also, the larger the system you install, the more expensive it will cost. A home solar system can be as little as $3,000 or as much as $15,000.

Similar to the previous question, that depends! Some customers want to fill their roof with panels, others want to minimise the look of their panels. We will work with you to provide a design and layout that you are happy with.

Most systems that are smaller than 20 panels can be installed within a day. For trickier roof layouts, or larger systems, the installation will likely take 1.5-2 days.

How long is a piece of string? Like the question about system size, the amount of actual saving is dependant on their time of usage. The more electricity you use during the day, the more you will be able to save. We typically expect homeowners to be saving 50%-80% off their electricity bills.

Most Solar Panel manufacturers give a 25-year product warranty, and then a 30-year linear performance warranty. This means that there is an expected minimum degradation of the performance of the panels over the 30-year period that the manufacturer will guarantee.

Absolutely! Solar power reduces CO2 emissions by providing a clean and renewable source of energy. The panels that are installed on your home collect energy from the sun and convert it into usable electricity. This process does not rely on fossil fuels or other products and none of the energy is wasted because it can be stored on the grid for future use.

Moreover, solar energy reduces water pollution because PV panels do not need water to operate as other manufacturing processes do. Sunlight is converted into electricity without the need for local water supplies and solar energy doesn’t pollute our waterways like fossil fuels do.

By switching to solar powered energy, you can drastically reduce your household’s carbon footprint, which is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by your home. Additional ways to support this lifestyle include driving less, eating more local and organic food, planting a garden, line drying clothes, and unplugging your devices at night.

It does. North facing panels are going to be exposed to the sunlight for most of the day. If you don’t have a Northern oriented roof line, that’s ok. Panels installed facing West or East will also generate plenty of electricity. You can read more about different orientations here.

Research indicates that the more solar panels there are on the roof, the higher the value of the home – with an estimated increase of almost $6,000 dollars per kilowatt of solar energy.

Solar feed-in tariffs are rates paid for electricity fed back into the grid from a designated renewable generation source, such as a rooftop solar panel system. Since 1 July 2025, Victoria has no minimum feed-in tariff, so each retailer sets its own rate. It’s worth comparing retailers once your system is installed.

There are four types of warranties: Solar Panels, Inverter, Mounting Kit, and Installer. They will differ by manufacturer, but broadly speaking you get the following warranties:

1. Solar Panels: 25-year product warranty, and then a 30 year linear performance warranty.
2. Inverters: 10 years
3. Mounting Kits: 10 years
4. Installer: 10 years

Depending on the system initially chosen, there may be capacity to increase the size of the system. The main factor is the brand and initial size of your inverter. If needed, we can always upgrade your inverter with the new panels.

The only way to store electricity is to install a battery alongside your solar PV system. If you are considering installing a battery, we recommend doing it at the same time as the solar PV system installation.

Most home and business insurance companies will cover the solar power electric system as part of your home insurance. We recommend that you call your insurance company prior to having the system installed to notify them and have it added to the insurance

Solar panels rely on energy from the sun. Cloudy days will reduce the available energy for panels to convert, so expect to have a lower output on these days.

If you have an old house, with an old switchboard/meter, then it is quite possible one or both will need to be upgraded before a solar PV system can be installed. This is why we ask for a photo of your switchboard and meter before we proceed, so that we can let you know what is needed up front, rather than surprise you with extra costs after you have signed up.

A grid-connected solar power system won’t work during a blackout because the inverter will automatically disconnect from the power supply to avoid electrocution. It means you won’t be able to access electricity or send power to the grid. However, if you have installed a DC-coupled battery with your PV system, you will be able to keep using electricity (on your main circuits) during a blackout.

Solar power is a series of solar PV panels that are directly connected to your switchboard to help power your house. Solar hot water is a series of different solar panels that are used exclusively to heat your water tank only.

We recommend that your give your system a service and clean every 2-3 years. Regular maintenance of your solar panel system will ensure:

• solar panels are clean, secure and free of defects.
• no parts have deteriorated/corroded.
• vents are free of debris.
• switches do not have any defects.
• wiring has not been damaged/has not deteriorated.
• electrical checks to ensure all components are operating as intended.
• confirming fittings and cables are securely attached.
• reviewing the inverter display panel for recorded faults.
• checking that access to the isolator switches has not been impeded, and/or
• making sure the emergency procedures for shutdown and isolation are clearly displayed.