Australia s solar container battery import tariffs

Will feed-in tariff changes affect your solar savings?

From 1 July, feed-in tariff changes 2025 have rolled out across several states, affecting how solar households are credited for the energy they export. If you live in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia or the Northern Territory, these updates could impact your solar savings — and highlight the growing value of adding a battery.

Can I import solar panels into Australia?

This requirement means you should first ensure that any solar system you intend to import into Australia is on the list approved by CEC. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is an extension of the SRES, supporting households and businesses by providing a discount of approximately 30% on the upfront cost of installing eligible small-scale batteries.

Why should businesses import solar panels & batteries?

For businesses looking to import solar panels and batteries, this presents new opportunities through increased demand and lower upfront costs. The SRES Scheme is based on tradable certificates called Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs).

Does South Australia have a minimum feed-in tariff?

South Australia has removed its minimum feed-in tariff too, giving electricity retailers full control over what they offer. Some may still provide reasonable export rates, but others may not. On top of that, new export charges are rolling out across the state, meaning sending solar to the grid could soon come with a cost.