Victorian apartment residents have more time to save on their energy bills through the Solar for Apartments program, which has been extended until 28 February 2025 due to popular demand.
Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio announced the extension, allowing residents and body corporates additional time to submit their applications.
Successful applicants can access rebates of up to $2,800 per apartment, or up to $140,000 per building for up to 50 units, helping to reduce the upfront cost of installing solar panels and cut power bills by around $500 annually.
The program’s eligibility has been expanded to include strata townhouses and units, enabling more regional Victorians to benefit from solar energy.
Co-funded by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments, the Solar for Apartments program aims to deliver up to 10,000 solar rebates for those living in apartments, units, and townhouses.
During the first round, Solar Victoria received over 400 applications from Owners Corporations, covering more than 5,000 apartments. Notably, over half of the approved applications to date are occupied by renters.
Round 2 has already garnered over 80 applications from Owners Corporations, encompassing over 1,500 lots. Applications are spread across metropolitan Melbourne, with the highest numbers coming from the City of Merri-bek, City of Port Phillip, and City of Yarra.
Residents can check their eligibility and start their application on the Solar Victoria website.
For more information and to apply, visit solar.vic.gov.au/apartments.
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