Rebates, incentives & solar news.
Stay up to date on government rebates, solar incentives, and energy tips — written by the SOE team.
How much does a solar system cost in 2026? Echuca & Northern Victoria price guide
Real, after-rebate pricing for every system size we recommend — 6.6kW from $6,500, plus GoodWe ESA battery combos for homes across Echuca, Moama and Northern Victoria.
GoodWe ESA — the most powerful home battery on the market
The GoodWe ESA with EHA (single phase) and ETA (three phase) ranges is a genuine game-changer. Built-in home backup, modular design, sourced locally.
GoodWe's community spirit: donated solar for CLRS disability homes in Echuca
GoodWe don't just make the inverters we install — they give back locally too. Here's how GoodWe, AWM Echuca, Jinko and RGM Electrical teamed up to put donated solar on CLRS disability housing.
How solar is changing lives in our local community — our work with CLRS
Together with SEC and AWM, we've put solar on the roofs of CLRS homes in Echuca — and helped raise over $30,000 towards new CLRS home builds.
Apprenticeships: a genuine pathway out of school
University isn't the only road. An electrical apprenticeship builds skills, character and a real career.
Heat pump hot water — the Haier & Apricus systems we install
Hot water is up to a third of your energy bill. The Haier and Apricus all-in-one heat pumps we install slash that cost — especially when paired with solar.
NSW $15,000 interest-free loan for solar & batteries
The NSW Sustainable Home Loan offers eligible households up to $15,000 interest-free over 10 years.
Solar Victoria $1,400 rebate + interest-free loan
Victorian homeowners can access a $1,400 upfront rebate AND a $1,400 interest-free loan — effectively $2,800 in savings.
Heat pump hot water — up to $3,500+ off with VEECs
Victoria's heat pump rebate gives you $1,000 off. Combined with VEECs, many households get their unit heavily discounted.
VEECs explained — how Victorian energy certificates save you thousands
VEECs are a hidden gem. When you install energy-efficient equipment, you generate certificates worth thousands of dollars.
$1,000 induction cooktop rebate — ditch gas
Solar Victoria's $1,000 induction cooktop rebate helps Victorian households upgrade from gas cooking to efficient induction.
Federal STC rebates — how Australia's solar rebate works in 2026
Every Australian home solar installation generates STCs that reduce your upfront cost. In 2026, most households receive $3,000–$6,000.
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