Solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs) are financial incentives offered by governments or utilities to encourage the adoption of solar energy.
The Northern Territory (NT) operates a bit differently from other Australian states—there is no formally regulated, government-wide minimum solar feed-in tariff (FiT). Instead, the region’s main retailers voluntarily set their own structures, which have evolved to favour smart meters and shifting energy usage.
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For the 2026–2027 financial year (effective from July 1, 2026), the specific household solar feed-in tariffs for Jacana Energy and Rimfire Energy are outlined below.
Jacana Energy (Government-Owned Retailer)
Jacana Energy updated its residential pricing structure as of July 1, 2026. They offer two core FiT rates depending on the type of meter installed:
- Anytime FiT: 9.33 c/kWh (inc. GST). This flat rate applies standardly to residential customers with traditional or basic rooftop solar setups.
- Super FiT: 18.66 c/kWh (inc. GST). This premium time-of-use incentive is automatically applied to customers with an electronic interval (smart) meter, specifically for solar power exported to the grid between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM daily.
Rimfire Energy (Private Retailer)
Rimfire Energy offers a slightly higher baseline return compared to Jacana’s flat rate and structures its incentives similarly around peak times:
- Standard Domestic FiT: 11.0 c/kWh (excluding GST; GST on FiT is only paid if you are an ABN holder registered for GST).
- Peak / Smart Meter FiT: Up to 16.96 c/kWh (ex. GST). Eligible customers with digital interval/smart meters receive this elevated peak rate for energy exported between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
- Note on switching: Depending on your current setup, switching to Rimfire may require installing one of their smart meters, which may carry terms or hardware fees if you exit the provider early in the first few years.
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Summary Comparison Table
Retailer | Standard/Anytime Rate (c/kWh) | Peak/Super Rate (3 PM - 9 PM) | Meter Requirement |
Jacana Energy | 9.33¢ (inc. GST) | 18.66¢ (inc. GST) | Smart meter required for Super FiT |
Rimfire Energy | 11.0¢ (ex. GST) | 16.96¢ (ex. GST) | A smart meter is required for the Peak rate |
Eligibility of NT solar feed in tariff
To be eligible for the Northern Territory (NT) Fit, customers must have a solar PV system installed by a licensed solar installer and meet certain technical requirements. The system must be grid-connected and have an approved net meter installed. The net meter measures the excess electricity generated by the solar panels fed back into the grid.
Customers who qualify for the NT FiT can receive payments for the excess electricity they generate and sell back to the grid.
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For those interested in comparing other states, you may find the following resources helpful:
Sources and References:
- Jacana Energy: Pricing and Tariffs – Residential (Valid July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027).
- Rimfire Energy Data: As tracked by WATTever Australia’s Solar Feed-in Tariffs Database for the Northern Territory (Updated July 2026) and Finder Australia’s Retailer Plan Audits (June/July 2026).
- General Market Structure: Solar Power Savings Australia and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) comparison frameworks for NT independent retail structures.
