Free solar PV for low income households

Overview

The Solar for Low Income Households Trial assists eligible low income NSW households with the installation of a free 3 kilowatt solar PV system. Please note, this a trial and only available for up to 3000 households.  

Benefits

• Reduce energy bills
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Key eligibility

To be eligible for assistance, you must:

• be currently getting the Low Income Household Rebate
  • agree not to get the rebate for ten years
• hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card
• own your house
• not already have a solar PV system
• not live in a retirement village or strata building
• live in one of the following regions:
  • Central Coast
  • North Coast
  • Sydney – South
  • Illawarra
  • Shoalhaven
  • South Coast.

Other conditions may apply.

Next steps

Check your eligibility and apply at:

NSW Government website