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Feed-In Tariffs Australia

A solar feed-in tariff (FiT) is a payment or bill credit from your electricity retailer for eligible solar electricity exported to the grid. There is no single FiT rate across Australia. Rates and conditions vary by state or territory, retailer, electricity plan and solar system.

How to get a FiT

You may receive a feed-in tariff when your solar system is connected to the electricity grid and your electricity plan provides an export payment.

To receive a FiT, your system generally needs to be:

Connected to the electricity grid
Properly approved and metered for solar exports
Covered by an electricity plan that offers a feed-in tariff

Your available rate depends on your location, retailer and electricity plan.

How to benefit from FiT

Feed-in tariffs can provide a credit for excess solar electricity exported to the grid. However, the highest FiT does not necessarily mean the best electricity deal.

To get more value from your solar:

Use solar electricity during the day where practical
Compare your FiT with the electricity rates you pay
Consider battery storage based on your energy usage
Check whether export limits apply to your system
Review your electricity plan when rates or conditions change

Added benefit to go solar

Feed-in tariffs can help reduce your electricity costs by providing a credit for eligible solar exports. However, a FiT is not the same as a government solar rebate.

Feed-in tariff arrangements differ across Australia. For example, eligible regional Queensland customers have a regulated 2026–27 FiT of 6.006c/kWh, while Tasmania’s regulated minimum for 2026–27 is 9.276c/kWh. Other customers may receive retailer-set rates or specific buyback arrangements.

Some older solar systems may also be covered by legacy arrangements, such as South Australia’s eligible 44c/kWh distributor feed-in tariff.

For many households, using solar electricity directly can provide greater value than exporting it because the electricity purchased from the grid generally costs more than the credit received for exported solar.

Let us help you understand your solar returns.
Feed-in tariffs, electricity prices and retailer offers can change. Call Smart House Solar today to discuss how solar generation, battery storage and grid exports could work for your property.

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