Feed-in tariffs by state
| State | Typical FIT | Range | Regulated? |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 5c/kWh | 3.4c to 6.5c/kWh | No |
| Victoria | 5c/kWh | 0c to 10c/kWh | Yes (minimum) |
| Queensland | 6c/kWh | 4c to 10c/kWh | No |
| South Australia | 6c/kWh | 0c to 10c/kWh | No |
| Western Australia | 4.5c/kWh | 2c to 10c/kWh | Yes (DEBS, time-of-export) |
| Tasmania | 9.276c/kWh | 9.276c to 9.276c/kWh | Yes (flat rate) |
| Australian Capital Territory | 7.5c/kWh | 4.5c to 12c/kWh | No |
| Northern Territory | 9.33c/kWh | 9.33c to 18.66c/kWh | No |
How the feed-in tariff fits into your solar savings
The FIT is one of three components of solar savings (rebate, self-consumption, feed-in credit). It's usually the smallest of the three for a panels-only system, but it matters more for households with bigger systems or that aren't home during the day.
For a typical 6.6 kW system in Australia:
- Self-consumption is worth $800–$1,200/yr, you avoid paying 30–40c/kWh for the imports you replaced.
- Feed-in credit is worth $200–$500/yr, you receive 4–10c/kWh on excess export.
- The federal STC rebate is a one-off discount worth $1,000–$1,650 for a 2026 6.6 kW install (down from earlier years as the scheme winds down), amortised over the system life.
Pick your state
Common questions
Which Australian state has the best solar feed-in tariff?
Headline rates are highest in NT (up to 26.6 c/kWh on Jacana Energy for the first 7 kW of inverter capacity) and parts of QLD and SA (up to 13 c/kWh with caps). But the best plan depends on your daily export pattern and import rates, a high headline FIT with a low cap may pay less than a moderate uncapped rate.
What's the difference between regulated and voluntary feed-in tariffs?
Regulated FITs (Victoria's minimum, Tasmania's flat rate, WA's DEBS) are set by a state regulator and apply to every retailer in the state. Voluntary FITs are set by individual retailers and can change at any time with notice. Most states have voluntary FITs only.
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.