What Solar In Victoria Pty Ltd does

Solar In Victoria Pty Ltd, trading as Solar Victoria, is a Victorian Government portfolio entity within the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) that administers the state-funded Solar Homes Program. Since 2018, it has delivered discretionary rebates and interest-free loans to eligible Victorian households for solar PV panels, heat pump and solar hot water systems, solar batteries, and apartment, rental, and community housing solar installations. As of May 2026, the program had approved more than 500,000 rebates and loans against a $1.3 billion funding envelope, with income eligibility capped at $150,000 per year from 1 July 2026 and the apartment program extended to 30 June 2027.

The technology layer is administrative and compliance-driven rather than product-oriented. Solar Victoria operates a Salesforce-based Retailer Portal (solarvic.my.site.com/industry) used by authorised retailers to upload quotes and claim rebate payments, supported by a Drupal CMS on Microsoft Azure for the public-facing solar.vic.gov.au site. The program integrates with five distribution network service providers (AusNet Services, CitiPower, Jemena, Powercor, and United Energy) for grid connection and emergency backstop coordination. From 1 October 2024, all new, upgraded, and replacement solar systems up to 200kVA in Victoria must comply with CSIP-AUS for remote curtailment during grid emergencies and with AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 inverter settings, embedding Solar Victoria as a regulatory and standards authority rather than a software vendor.

Solar Victoria is not a revenue-generating entity. Pricing consists of discretionary rebate amounts (up to $1,000 standard or $1,400 locally-made for hot water; up to $2,800 per household for apartments) and interest-free loans, all funded by the Victorian Government and disbursed as discounts applied by authorised retailers. Go-to-market is a channel-partner model: authorised retailers and accredited installers transact rebates at the point of sale, with Solar Victoria reimbursing them post-installation. Additional delivery streams include the $5 million Electrification Skills Program, $11 million in training and workforce development, a Virtual Power Plant Pilot, and a Commercial and Industrial Solar PV Discount, with a newly formed Energy Efficiency Target Reform Division announced in April 2026 to drive expansion beyond solar rebates.

Name

Solar In Victoria Pty Ltd

Legal name

The State of Victoria, as represented by Solar Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Website

https://solar.vic.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Solar In Victoria Pty Ltd (Solar Victoria) is a Victorian Government entity within DEECA that administers the $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program, providing rebates and interest-free loans to eligible Victorian households for solar PV, hot water, batteries, and apartment installations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Energy Rebate Programs

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Solar Development & Subscription Management (EUAMAJAA)

Keywords

• Solar rebate programs
• Government energy incentives
• Residential solar financing
• Solar workforce training
• Renewable energy rebates

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Solar Homes Program Administration: Solar Victoria is a Victorian Government program that provides discretionary rebates and interest-free loans to eligible households for solar PV systems, hot water systems, solar batteries, and solar for apartments. The program is funded by the Victorian Government ($1.3 billion Solar Homes Program) and is not a revenue-generating entity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solar Victoria is a Victorian Government entity that administers the Solar Homes Program, providing discretionary rebates and interest-free loans to eligible households for solar PV systems, solar hot water systems, solar batteries, and solar installations for apartments, rental properties, and community housing. The program operates through an authorised retailer and installer network, with $1.3 billion in funding and over 500,000 rebates and loans approved since 2018.

Product overview

Solar Victoria is a Victorian Government organization that administers a comprehensive portfolio of solar energy incentive programs. The core offering is the Solar Homes Program, which includes solar panel (PV) rebates with optional interest-free loans, hot water rebates, and solar battery loans. Additional programs include Solar for Apartments (rebates up to $2,800 for units/townhouses), solar for rental properties, community housing, and a Virtual Power Plant pilot. The organization also provides commercial and industrial solar discounts and residential electrification grants. A key platform component is the Retailer Portal (Salesforce-based) used by authorized retailers to manage applications and claims. Supporting services include a $5 million Training and Workforce Development Program offering skills training, apprenticeships, and technical mentoring for the solar industry workforce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Panel (PV) Rebate
• Solar Hot Water Rebate
• Solar Battery Interest-Free Loan
• Solar for Apartments Rebate
• Solar Rebates for Rental Properties
• Solar for Community Housing
• Commercial and Industrial Solar PV Discount
• Residential Electrification Grants
• Training and Workforce Development Program
• Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Pilot Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ rebates and loans approved since 2018
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Jobs VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJobs Victoria Priority Workforce Projects supporting the New Energy Project for recruitment into renewable energy businesses. Jobs Victoria provided Priority Workforce Projects funding to support employment of high priority jobseekers in the renewable energy sector.
• MaximacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMaxima was engaged as delivery partner for the New Energy Project, recruiting, onboarding, and supporting 31 jobseekers for placement in renewable energy manufacturing businesses. Maxima provides training and wraparound support for the first 12 months.
• Future Energy SkillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped Licensed Electrical Inspector training endorsed by Energy Safe Victoria in 2022. Training covers Skill Set 1 (Electrical inspector requirements) and Skill Set 2 (Inspect and test electricity generation systems) for solar and battery installations.
• Australian Women in Solar Energy (AWISE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWISE delivered a mentorship program funded by Solar Victoria to support women working in various roles in the solar industry across Victoria. The initiative ended June 2025 and supported women through 37 one-on-one mentoring sessions and six group mentoring and network sessions with 87 participants.
• Housing Industry Association (HIA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIA funded to deliver 'Women in Sustainable Construction' events aimed at addressing under-representation of women in the building and construction industries, funded through the Electrification Skills Program.
• Master Builders Victoria (MBV)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBV funded to deliver 'Women in Sustainable Construction' events as part of the Electrification Skills Program, targeting sustainable construction and building industry diversity.
• Plumbing Apprenticeships Victoria / Master PlumberssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged to attract and support women for two years as mechanical services plumbing apprentices and air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic apprentices. The program helped address skilled worker shortages whilst promoting gender diversity.
• Apprenticeships Group Australia (AGA)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFunding electrical apprenticeships for women through AGA as part of the Apprenticeships for Women initiative. AGA is one of the group training organisations delivering the program.
• AiGroupsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFunding electrical apprenticeships for women through AiGroup as part of the Apprenticeships for Women initiative. AiGroup is one of the group training organisations delivering the program.
• Lotus EnergyminorOthersRenewable energy manufacturing business in Thomastown participating in the New Energy Project. New employees work as entry-level Process Operators (including young people 18-25) and a Researcher and Research Assistant at a full life cycle solar panel recycling facility.
• PowerPlus EnergyminorOthersRenewable energy storage manufacturer in Scoresby participating in the New Energy Project. Three new employees work as full-time Assemblers and one as Storeman - all young people 18-25 years.
• RayGen ResourcesminorOthersSolar technology company in Hawthorn East participating in the New Energy Project. New employees work as Machine Process Operators for circuit board assembly and one as Project Engineer.
• Sky EnergyminorOthersEnergy technology company in Keysborough participating in the New Energy Project. One new employee works as Accountant supporting manufacture of SkyBox battery and computer system.
• JR HammerminorOthersBusiness in Thomastown participating in the New Energy Project, partnering downstream with Lotus Energy in the supply chain recovering valuable materials from decommissioned renewable energy generators. One woman employed full-time as Site Manager.
• SRS MetalsminorOthersBusiness in Thomastown participating in the New Energy Project. New employees work as Process Operators in partnership with Lotus Energy recovering materials from decommissioned solar panels, including HR & OHS Coordinator, Administration Assistant, and Sales and Customer Service Consultant.
• Obvious ChoicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped Efficient Home Design and Construction micro-credentials resources in 2024 to support the residential construction industry in designing and constructing energy efficient homes, including 'From Code to Comfort' and 'Wired for the Future' video series.
• Energy Safe VictoriacoreOthersRegulatory partner for safety compliance, electrical installations, and licensing requirements for solar PV and battery systems in Victoria. Collaborates on audit programs and safety guidance.
• WorkSafe VictoriacoreOthersWorkplace safety regulator collaborating on safety installation guidance for solar installations, particularly for multi-level buildings, elevated platforms, and working at height.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Origin Energy: Major Australian energy retailer with residential solar and battery offerings (Origin Solar, Spike). Comparable as an authorised Solar Victoria retailer and major residential energy provider, though operates as a broad incumbent spanning generation, retail electricity/gas, and LPG.
• AGL Energy: Australia's largest listed energy retailer and generator with a significant residential solar and battery installation business (AGL Solar). Comparable as a major Australian residential solar provider participating in Solar Victoria's authorised retailer network, though operates as a broader energy incumbent with retail electricity, gas, and generation assets.
• Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC): Australian federal green bank investing in clean energy projects including rooftop solar financing. Comparable to Solar Victoria in providing finance/de-risking capital for residential solar adoption, but operating as an investment financier with a broader portfolio (infrastructure, EVs, energy efficiency).
• EnergyAustralia: One of Australia's largest energy retailers with residential solar and battery products distributed through partner installer networks. Comparable to Solar Victoria's role as a multi-channel solar enabler but operates as a vertically integrated retail energy business across electricity, gas, and solar services.

Direct peers

• Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA): Federal government agency that funds solar, storage, and renewable energy innovation projects across Australia. Comparable to Solar Victoria as a public-sector renewable energy funding and program administrator, though ARENA operates at federal level and across multiple technology categories.
• Energy NSW (NSW Government): NSW Government energy efficiency and solar rebate programs targeting residential households with rebates, interest-free loans, and battery incentives. Direct functional peer to Solar Victoria at state level with comparable product offering (rebates + loans) and target customer (residential households), differing only in state jurisdiction.
• SA Home Battery Scheme (Government of South Australia): South Australian state government program providing subsidies for home battery systems paired with solar. Direct peer to Solar Victoria as a state-administered residential solar/battery incentive program with comparable customer base (homeowners) and financial benefit structure (rebates/loans).
• Clean Energy Regulator: Australian federal government agency that administers the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and large-scale renewable energy certificate schemes. Directly comparable to Solar Victoria as a government body that creates the financial incentive framework and accreditation infrastructure for solar installations across Australia.
• Sustainable Household Scheme (ACT Government): ACT Government program providing interest-free loans for rooftop solar, battery storage, and energy efficiency upgrades to Canberra households. Direct peer to Solar Victoria with near-identical product offering (interest-free loans for solar + storage) and target customer (owner-occupiers), differing only in jurisdiction.

Emerging players

• Solar Choice: Australian solar comparison and installer marketplace platform that aggregates solar quotes for residential and commercial customers. Comparable in targeting the same residential solar customer base as Solar Victoria and channeling demand to installer networks, though operates as a private marketplace without government subsidy administration.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/solarvictoriaau
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SolarVictoria
• Facebookfacebook.com/SolarVictoriaAU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solarvictoria

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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