ACT Feed In Tariff Information
Last Updated: 13th Nov 2024
In the ACT, electricity retailers are not required to provide solar feed-in tariffs. Fortunately, most do. This is only right as – despite there being more of it than there used to be – solar energy is still valuable stuff.
Feed-in tariffs vary depending on the plan and retailer. Here are some plans currently offering above average amounts in cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh):
- ActewAGL Solar Saver: 12c for 1st 15kWh per day and 8c after that
- ActewAGL Home Saver: 8c
- Energy Australia Solar Max: 10c for 1st 12kWh per day and 5c after that
Provided your solar system inverter capacity is 10kW or less, you can also use…
- Origin Energy: 9c
Normally, the higher the solar feed-in tariff the better. But because plans vary in per kWh and supply charges, it’s a good idea to check if a plan is the best available for you individual circumstances.
Comparing electricity retailers in ACT
ActewAGL used to be the only retailer in town, but now ACT households have a choice of electricity retailers. You can see up to date offers by entering your postcode in our feed-in-tariff comparison tool, then sort by clicking the ‘Feed in tariff’ column.
Previous FiT Rates:
Those who applied for rooftop solar applied for before the 13th of July 2011 could lock in a feed-in tariff from 30 – 45 cents, with the amount depending on the size of the system and the date of installation. As these high feed-in tariffs could last for 20 years, some households may still be receiving them in 2031.
Feed In Tariff Rules if you want to upgrade your solar system in ACT
If you are on a legacy high feed-in tariff in the ACT feed and you upgrade your system, you will be booted off it. The only way around this is to install another complete system on your roof, and the new system can only receive currently available rates.
If you are on the current FiT, then you have nothing to lose by upgrading. Fill your roof with solar panels and slash your power bills even further!
If you are considering an upgrade, I’ve written a detailed page on how to avoid getting burned when upgrading your solar power system.