Sorry to send you into a flurry so early but the end of the current financial year is drawing near! June 30, 2026, is creeping toward us, so with it comes the opportunity to cash in on current solar deals. Solar retailers and salespeople will be eager to offload their stock and meet their targets, and you can reap the benefits. Some state incentives are also drawing to a close, so let’s look at whether now is the time to go solar.
Why is the end of the financial year a busy time in the solar industry?
We’ve all seen them – advertising for EOFY sales. The solar industry, like most others, works around the financial year; July 1 to June 30. This means that books need to be balanced and retailers are incentivised to reduce the cost of their products and services. EOFY is usually the busiest time of the year for solar installers, and installation availability can be booked out for weeks, or even months, after July 1. This is true for residential AND commercial solar. Clicking on the button below will take you to our FREE quotes portal. There you will be able to request quotes for residential and commercial buildings.
What state incentives are changing or ending after June 30, 2026?
As of the 2026–27 financial year, there are no major state solar rebate schemes ending outright on June 30. However, several programs have continued to scale back, tighten eligibility, or operate with reduced allocations, reflecting the maturity of rooftop solar across Australia.
In Victoria, the Solar Homes Program has continued its gradual wind-down. Annual rebate volumes are lower than in earlier years, monthly release caps remain in place, and eligibility thresholds have tightened. While the program is still active, rebates are more limited and can be exhausted quickly, particularly during high-demand periods.
Other states have largely shifted away from upfront solar rebates and toward battery incentives, virtual power plant programs, and energy efficiency schemes, many of which are reviewed or adjusted at the end of each financial year. These programs typically remain subject to funding limits rather than fixed end dates.
One incentive that is no longer available is the ACT’s two-year free registration for new electric vehicles, which ended in a previous financial year. While this did not affect solar installations directly, it was part of a broader household electrification push that has since evolved into different policy settings.
For homeowners considering solar or batteries in 2026, the key takeaway is that rebates still exist, but they are smaller, more targeted, and increasingly time- or capacity-limited. Acting earlier in the financial year often improves the chances of securing available incentives.
Should I invest in solar before July 1, 2026?
If you want to go solar and have been waiting for the right time, the wait is over! Invest now to take advantage of the plethora of deals that will be coming your way before July 1. We recommend that you seek quotes from now to late May/early June to secure a fantastic deal.
Energy Matters is here to help! We will connect you with local solar installers. They will provide you with no-obligation quotes for solar, batteries, and so much more. This service is completely FREE!
Don’t miss this opportunity to go solar and score a deal in the process!
Last Updated: January 22, 2026
