Solar electricity plans in Northern Territory
The NT feed-in tariff is a regulated 8.3 cents per kWh. Your distribution network is Power and Water Corporation.
Our take on solar in NT
Darwin has the highest solar irradiance of any Australian capital, averaging 5.8 peak sun hours per day. A 6.6kW system generates 30 to 38 kWh per day. The NT Government pays a regulated feed-in tariff of 8.3 cents per kWh through the Power and Water Corporation. Solar is extremely effective in the NT for reducing air conditioning costs, which dominate household electricity bills in the Top End. The dry season (May to October) delivers consistently high output. Wet season cloud cover reduces generation but temperatures also moderate slightly. For off-grid and remote properties, solar with battery storage can dramatically reduce diesel generator fuel costs.
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See which retailers offer the best feed-in tariff and usage rate combination in NT.
Compare solar plansTips for solar households in NT
Self-consumption first. Every kWh you use from your panels avoids buying at 25 to 40 cents from the grid. Exporting earns only 8.3 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 NT. The NT Home and Business Battery Scheme (grants of up to roughly $5,000) closed once its funding cap was reached. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program is currently the main incentive here, worth checking whether the NT scheme reopens with fresh funding.
For a detailed analysis of feed-in tariff rates across all states, see our solar feed-in tariffs guide.
