Solar Feed-in Tariff (FiT) eligibility
To be eligible to receive your FiT for excess electricity exported to the grid:
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You must be a residential or small business customer with Red Energy.
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Have a solar photovoltaic (PV) system installed.
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Your solar PV system must meet state based eligibility.
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We have received confirmation from your distributor that your solar PV system has been connected to the distribution system and your meter is configured for solar.
Our current solar feed-in tariffs
Eligible customers can receive a solar feed-in tariff (FiT) on any of our plans. The below solar FiT includes GST (where applicable). If you already receive a Government FiT, any additional FiT offered by Red may vary from those specified below, see <Government rebates and schemes> below.
To view the FiT applicable to you, select your state below:
Market Offers | Rate |
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Home Business Energy Plans | |
Red Business Saver | 1 cent/kWh |
Qantas Red Business Saver | 1 cent/kWh |
Business Energy Plans | |
Red Business Saver | 0 cent/kWh |
Qantas Red Business Plus | 0 cent/kWh |
Residential Market Offers | 1 cent/kWh |
Standing Offer | 1 cent/kWh |
In NSW, the feed-in tariff (FiT) rate varies based on your electricity distributor.
I am a customer in Ausgrid
For residential and small business customers in the Ausgrid distribution zone who are on our market offer flat solar rate and our standing offer flat solar rate will receive 2.5 cents/kWh and may wish to opt in to solar Time of Use (TOU). For residential and small business customers with a smart meter who install solar from 1 July 2026 and are currently on a:
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Single rate tariff, will be placed on a Time of Use (TOU) or Demand tariff with solar Time of Use (TOU) added.
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Time of Use (TOU) or Demand tariff, will remain on this cost reflective tariff with a solar Time of Use (TOU) added.
More details are available in the table below:
Description | Timing | Rate |
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Surplus FiT - step 1 (First 6.85kWh/day) | Monday to Sunday 10am-3pm | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Surplus FiT - Balance | Monday to Sunday 10am-3pm | 1.1 cents/kWh |
Smart FiT | 4pm-9pm all days | 6.7 cents/kWh |
Solar FiT (Standard FiT) | All other times (outside the Surplus and Smart FiT times) | 2.5 cents/kWh |
I am a customer in Endeavour Energy
Residential and small business customers in the Endeavour Energy distribution zone who are on our market offer flat solar rate and our standing offer flat solar rate will receive 2.5 cents/kWh and may wish to opt in to the seasonal solar TOU.
Residential and small business customers, with a smart meter and who install solar from 1 July 2025, can opt in to the seasonal solar Time of Use (TOU).
Customers with seasonal solar TOU pricing will receive summer rates between 1 November and 31 March and winter rates between 1 April and 31 October.
More details are available in the table below:
Description | Timing | Rate |
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Summer Surplus FiT - Step 1 (First 8 kWh/day) | Applies Monday to Sunday 10am-2pm, 1 November to 31 March | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Summer Surplus FiT - Balance | Applies Monday to Sunday 10am-2pm, 1 November to 31 March | 0.5 cents/kWh |
Summer Solar FiT | Applies all times outside the Surplus and Smart FiT times | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Summer Smart FiT | Applies Monday to Friday 4pm-8pm, 1 November to 31 March | 15.4 cents/kWh |
Winter Surplus FiT – Step 1 (First 8 kWh/day) | Applies Monday to Sunday 10am-2pm, 1 April to 31 October | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Winter Surplus FiT - Balance | Applies Monday to Sunday 10am-2pm, 1 April to 31 October | 0.5 cents/kWh |
Winter Solar FiT | Applies all times outside the Surplus and Smart FiT times | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Winter Smart FiT | Applies Monday to Friday 4pm-8pm, 1 April to 31 October | 6.3 cents/kWh |
I am a customer in Essential Energy
Residential and small business customers in the Essential Energy distribution zone who are on our market offer flat solar rate and our standing offer flat solar rate will receive 2.54 cents/kWh.
Residential and small business customers who have added solar from 1 July 2025, will automatically be placed on the Essential Sun Soaker tariff for energy usage and the Essential Solar TOU tariff for solar generation. If you are already on a Demand tariff, and have added solar from 1 July 2025, you will be placed on a Demand tariff with Solar TOU. In either case, you will have the option to switch to a Demand tariff with our market offer flat solar rate.
More details are available in the tables below:
Residential Market Offer
Description | Timing | Rate |
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Surplus FiT Step 1 (First 7.5 kWh/day) | 10am-3pm all days | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Surplus FiT Balance | 10am-3pm all days | 1.6 cents/kWh |
Solar FiT | All other times | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Smart FiT | 5pm-8pm all days | 15.4 cents/kWh |
Residential Standing Offer
Description | Timing | Rate |
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Surplus FiT Step 1 (First 7.5 kWh/day) | 10am-3pm all days | 2.54 cents/kWh |
Surplus FiT Balance | 10am-3pm all days | 1.6 cents/kWh |
Solar FiT | All other times | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Smart FiT | 5pm-8pm all days | 15.4 cents/kWh |
Business Market Offer
Description | Timing | Rate |
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Surplus FiT Step 1 (First 7.5 kWh/day) | 10am-3pm all days | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Surplus FiT Balance | 10am-3pm all days | 1.6 cents/kWh |
Solar FiT | All other times | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Smart FiT | 5pm-8pm all days | 16 cents/kWh |
Business Standing Offer
Description | Timing | Rate |
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Surplus FiT Step 1 (First 7.5 kWh/day) | 10am-3pm all days | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Surplus FiT Balance | 10am-3pm all days | 1.6 cents/kWh |
Solar FiT | All other times | 2.5 cents/kWh |
Smart FiT | 5pm-8pm all days | 16 cents/kWh |
Market Offers | Rate |
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Residential | |
Living Energy Solar Saver | 5 cents/kWh |
Qantas Red Solar Saver | 5 cents/kWh |
Red BCNA Saver | 5 cents/kWh |
Red Wildlife Saver | 5 cents/kWh |
All other Market Offers | 1 cent/kWh |
Standing Offer | 5 cents/kWh |
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All Market Offers: 2 cents/kWh
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Standing Offer: 2 cents/kWh
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All Market Offers: 4 cents/kWh
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Standing Offer: 4 cents/kWh
Changes to solar Feed-in Tariff
Our solar FiT is subject to change. We will send you a written notice of any rate change before it affects you. There are a number of factors taken into consideration for the change to your solar FiT including actual and projected wholesale costs.
Government rebates and schemes
There are a number of past solar schemes which offer eligible customers a higher solar buy back rate. These schemes often operate in addition to the ‘retailer’ FiT offered by Red. If you have an existing government FiT that we are required to carry-over from your existing retailer we will do so. For further details on these schemes click on the links below:
State | Solar Scheme |
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New South Wales | Scheme is closed |
Victoria | Scheme is closed |
Queensland | |
South Australia | |
Australian Capital Territory |
Frequently asked questions
Solar energy is a renewable source of electricity that can power homes, businesses, and even entire communities. It relies on solar panels, which convert sunlight directly into electricity.
There are a number of factors which can influence solar energy production including the location of panels, panel orientation and tilt, panel efficiency, system size and weather conditions. The federal government has a Solar Consumer Guide that provides independent information on solar for homes and businesses.
Solar energy comes from rooftop solar panels. Installing rooftop solar can help reduce your household electricity bills and the cost of charging an electric vehicle. It can also help reduce your household greenhouse gas emissions.
A solar feed-in tariff is an amount customers may receive, on eligible plans for excess electricity that their solar photovoltaic (PV) system generates and exports to the power grid. A solar feed-in tariff can be credited per kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity that is exported to the grid, and if eligible, appears as a credit on your electricity bill.
As more solar panels are installed on rooftops, more solar energy is being sent back into the electricity grid during the day. At the same time, energy use is often lower during these daylight hours. This means there’s less demand for electricity when solar is generating the most, which pushes wholesale electricity prices down. Because of this, the extra solar energy sent to the grid during the day isn’t worth as much and lower feed-in tariffs may be offered.
Previously the Essential Services Commission (ESC) set the minimum feed-in tariff in Victoria. As of 1 July 2025, electricity retailers may set their own feed-in tariffs. The feed-in tariff cannot be less than zero ($0.00/kWh).
To maximize your solar savings, it’s best to use as much of your own generated electricity as possible. Here’s how you can make the most of your solar energy:
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Run appliances during peak solar hours where possible – use your washing machine, dishwasher, and other appliances when your solar photovoltaic (PV) system is producing electricity.
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Charge devices and batteries – plug in phones, laptops, and home batteries during the day to store power for later.
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Monitor your solar output – many solar PV systems have apps that show how much power you’re producing, helping you plan energy use.
Making small changes around how you use electricity can help you reduce your energy usage and get the most out of your solar investment.