Solar feed-in tariffs by state
A feed-in tariff (FiT) is what your retailer pays for solar you export. Across Australia those rates are generally far below what you pay to import power in the evening. When midday exports sit at a few cents per kilowatt-hour, storing energy for dinner-time load often beats selling it — that is the core battery case, not a promise that every FiT is “bad”.
Why falling FiTs strengthen the battery case
High historical FiTs once made export-heavy systems look brilliant on paper. As minimums and retailer offers compressed, the spread between import and export widened. A battery’s job is to capture that spread by shifting your own generation. Pair the ranges below with our worth-it guide rather than treating a FiT alone as a yes/no on solar.
Representative FiT ranges
| State / territory | Range (c/kWh) | Reference retailers | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | 2.5–10 | Synergy (DEBS), Horizon Power | 12 July 2026 |
| New South Wales | 4–12 | Origin, EnergyAustralia, AGL | 12 July 2026 |
| Victoria | 3.3–10 | Origin, AGL, Red Energy | 12 July 2026 |
| Queensland | 4–14 | Ergon, Origin, Alinta | 12 July 2026 |
| South Australia | 4–12 | AGL, Origin, Simply Energy | 12 July 2026 |
| Tasmania | 8–11 | Aurora Energy | 12 July 2026 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 6–12 | ActewAGL, Origin | 12 July 2026 |
| Northern Territory | 8–12 | Jacana Energy | 12 July 2026 |
Ranges are snapshots from our fits.json data file, last aligned with sources on the dates shown. WA’s DEBS time bands, for example, mean a single “flat FiT” number is often misleading — evening export credits can sit near the top of the 2.5–10 c/kWh band while midday sits lower.
How to use this table
- Find your state row and note the range — not a single promised rate.
- Check your actual plan on the bill or Energy Made Easy.
- Compare export cents with your evening import rate.
- If you export heavily at the bottom of the range and import at night, model a battery with current rebate rates.
Next steps
- Western Australia source — DEBS rates vary by export time bands. Evening exports often pay more than midday.
- New South Wales source — Competitive FiTs vary widely; time-of-use export plans are common.
- Victoria source — Minimum FiT obligations and retailer offers both apply — compare plans.
- Queensland source — SEQ competitive market vs Ergon regional regulated offers.
- South Australia source — High solar penetration — midday FiTs are often low; batteries capture evening value.
- Tasmania source — Predominantly Aurora offers.
- Australian Capital Territory source — Small market; compare Energy Made Easy listings.
- Northern Territory source — Limited retailer choice outside Alice Springs/Darwin variations.