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Yes, in NSW and Victoria. As at November 2026, NSW offers grants for shared solar on strata buildings (applications close 4 December 2026) and an incentive for batteries in apartment buildings. Victoria’s Solar for Apartments program offers rebates of up to $2,800 per apartment. The NSW solar grants and the Victorian program are applied for by the owners corporation, not individual residents.
NSW
- Solar for Apartment Residents: up to 50% of eligible costs, up to $150,000 per project, for shared solar on residential strata buildings.
- Solar for Apartment Residents Boost: up to 80% of eligible costs, up to $200,000 per project, for strata buildings of 3 to 55 lots in selected suburbs.
- Both close at 5pm on 4 December 2026, or earlier if funds run out.
- Apartment battery incentive (BESS3): for apartment buildings of four or more dwellings with no existing battery, for batteries over 20 kWh up to 200 kWh, for installations with an implementation date on or after 7 September 2026. The purchaser must pay at least $1,000 (excluding GST) for each installation. It can be combined with the federal battery discount for batteries under 100 kWh.
Victoria
- Solar for Apartments: up to $2,800 per apartment and up to $140,000 per property, for eligible owners corporations of 3 to 50 lots in buildings of up to 8 storeys. Available until 30 June 2027 or until funds run out.
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