Solar electricity plans in Australian Capital Territory
Feed-in tariff rates in ACT currently range from 4 to 10 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 4 to 10 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.
