Solar electricity plans in Australian Capital Territory
Feed-in tariff rates in ACT currently range from 2.5 to 12 cents per kWh depending on your retailer. Your distribution network is Evoenergy.
Our take on solar in ACT
Canberra averages 4.5 peak sun hours per day with very clear skies. A 6.6kW system generates 24 to 30 kWh per day. The ACT Government has supported solar through various rebate programmes. With the ACT already sourcing 100% renewable electricity through contracts, adding rooftop solar reduces your grid costs rather than your carbon footprint. Several ACT retailers offer competitive feed-in rates, and the cold winters mean significant heating costs that solar can offset during daylight hours when paired with a heat pump.
Compare solar plans at your address
See which retailers offer the best feed-in tariff and usage rate combination in ACT.
Compare solar plansTips for solar households in ACT
Self-consumption first. Every kWh you use from your panels avoids buying at 25 to 40 cents from the grid. Exporting earns only 2.5 to 12 cents. Shift your dishwasher, washing machine, pool pump, and EV charging to daylight hours.
Compare the total estimated annual cost, not just the feed-in rate. A plan with a high feed-in rate but high usage rate can cost more overall than a plan with a moderate feed-in rate and low usage rate.
Battery rebates in the ACT. The Sustainable Household Scheme offers a loan of up to $15,000 (rising to $20,000 from 1 July 2026) covering batteries, solar, EV charging and more. It moved from interest-free to a low 3% interest rate from 1 July 2025, so factor that in, but it still stacks with the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program discount.
For a detailed analysis of feed-in tariff rates across all states, see our solar feed-in tariffs guide.
