Feed-in tariffs by state
For NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, the ACT and TAS, the rate is the highest flat feed-in tariff open to anyone switching, from the AER's plan data. WA and NT retailers aren't in that data, so their rows show the rates from our state records.
| State | Highest generally available rate | Retailers in the data | Regulated? |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 10c/kWh First 8 kWh a day, then 3c · ENGIE, GloBird Energy | 30 | No (IPART benchmark only) |
| VIC | 8c/kWh First 10 kWh a day, then 1.5c · EnergyAustralia | 26 | No (minimum removed July 2025) |
| QLD | 10c/kWh First 8 kWh a day, then 2c* · Alinta Energy, GloBird Energy | 28 | Regional QLD only (Ergon) |
| SA | 8c/kWh First 10 kWh a day, then 3c · EnergyAustralia | 27 | No |
| WA | 10c/kWh 3pm-9pm, 2c/kWh other timesSynergy's DEBS, a time-of-export rate. Not in the AER plan data | - | Yes (DEBS, time-of-export) |
| TAS | 11c/kWh No cap · Solstice Energy | 4 | Yes (minimum) |
| ACT | 10c/kWh First 8 kWh a day, then 5c · Origin Energy | 10 | No |
| NT | 9.33c/kWh at any timeJacana Energy. Time-varying: 18.66c/kWh for exports between 3pm and 9pm. Not in the AER plan data | - | Yes (Jacana rates) |
* The plan lists this lower rate as a separate feed-in with no "after the cap" wording; we read it as the rate after the cap. Check the fact sheet.
Feed-in tariff data: Based on AER data, Consumer Data Right Energy Product Reference Data (Energy Made Easy and Victorian Energy Compare), retrieved 2026-10-29. Source: AER © Commonwealth of Australia. Not endorsed by the AER. Rates in c/kWh as published by retailers; no GST added.
Feed-in tariffs by retailer
Each retailer page shows its rate in every state and network, the offers that need a condition (a battery, VPP enrolment, an approved installer or a membership) kept apart from the headline, its time-varying options and our record of its rate over time. The retailer comparison covers all 38 retailers in the AER plan data.
How the feed-in tariff fits into your solar savings
The FIT is one of three parts of solar savings, with the upfront rebate and the solar you use yourself. It matters more for households with bigger systems or that aren't home during the day.
- Self-consumption: each kWh of solar you use yourself saves a kWh at your plan's usage rate, which is on the plan's fact sheet.
- Feed-in credit: each kWh you export earns your plan's feed-in rate. In the AER plan data as at 29 October 2026, the median retailer's best generally available flat rate runs from 1c (VIC) to 10.072c (TAS), and the highest from 8c (SA) to 11c (TAS). Each state page shows the caps and conditions.
- The federal STC rebate is a one-off discount at installation. The STC rebate page works out what it's worth for your system and postcode.
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Common questions
What is the current solar feed-in tariff rate?
As at 29 October 2026, the highest solar feed-in tariff open to anyone switching is 11c/kWh with no daily cap in TAS (Solstice Energy), 10c/kWh on the first 8 kWh a day in NSW, QLD and the ACT and 8c/kWh on the first 10 kWh a day in VIC and SA (EnergyAustralia), in the AER plan data. In WA, Synergy pays 10c/kWh for exports from 3pm to 9pm and 2c/kWh at other times under the DEBS. These are the highest flat rates; most retailers pay less, and the rate after a daily cap is lower. Each state page lists every retailer's rate, cap and conditions.
Who offers the highest solar feed-in tariff?
On the flat rate open to anyone switching, in the AER plan data as at 29 October 2026: Solstice Energy (11c/kWh with no daily cap in TAS). Offers that need a battery, VPP enrolment or another condition can pay more; each state and retailer page lists them with the condition. The retailer comparison ranks all 38 retailers state by state.
Which Australian state has the best solar feed-in tariff?
It depends on whether you compare flat rates or time-window rates. Among flat rates open to anyone switching, the highest in the AER plan data as at 29 October 2026 are: TAS 11c/kWh with no daily cap (Solstice Energy); NSW 10c/kWh on the first 8 kWh a day, then 3c (ENGIE and GloBird Energy); QLD 10c/kWh on the first 8 kWh a day, then 2c (Alinta Energy and GloBird Energy); the ACT 10c/kWh on the first 8 kWh a day, then 5c (Origin Energy); VIC 8c/kWh on the first 10 kWh a day, then 1.5c (EnergyAustralia); SA 8c/kWh on the first 10 kWh a day, then 3c (EnergyAustralia). The after-cap rate for Alinta Energy in QLD is inferred: the plan lists it as a separate, lower feed-in with no "after the cap" wording. Tasmania's regulator sets a minimum of 9.276 c/kWh that every retailer must pay on every kWh exported, with no cap. Outside the AER data, the Northern Territory's Jacana Energy pays 9.33 c/kWh at any time and a time-varying 18.66 c/kWh for exports between 3pm and 9pm, and WA's Synergy pays 10 c/kWh from 3pm to 9pm but 2 c/kWh at other times. 5 of these 6 rates apply only to the first 8-10 kWh you export each day, so a high rate with a low daily cap can pay less than a moderate uncapped one. The best plan also depends on your import rates.
What's the difference between regulated and voluntary feed-in tariffs?
A regulated or set rate applies whichever retailer you choose; a voluntary rate is set by each retailer and can change with notice. Regulated or set rates today are Tasmania's regulated minimum (every retailer must pay at least 9.276 c/kWh), regional Queensland's mandated rate on the Ergon network (6.006c/kWh for 2026-27, set by the Queensland Competition Authority), WA's DEBS for Synergy customers (10c/kWh 3pm-9pm, 2c/kWh other times) and the Northern Territory's Jacana Energy rates (9.33 c/kWh at any time, 18.66 c/kWh from 3pm to 9pm). Victoria has had no minimum since 1 July 2025: retailers set their own rates, with a floor of $0.00. NSW's IPART rates are benchmarks, not minimums. Everywhere else, retailers set voluntary rates.
Why are feed-in tariffs declining?
High solar penetration during the middle of the day means wholesale electricity prices are very low (or even negative) at peak generation hours. Retailers can't justify paying customers more than the wholesale value of their export. Battery storage helps by shifting export to higher-value evening hours.