Solar Incentives available when you Upgrade your Hot Water with iHot
Replacing an expensive, energy-guzzling hot water setup doesn't have to break the bank. Thanks to Australia’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), homeowners can access government incentives when upgrading to a direct solar PV water heating solution powered by the iHot Smart Inverter.
Rather than relying on complex thermal plumbing, iHot connects a dedicated array of solar PV panels directly to your existing hot water storage tank. Because iHot is a Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved inverter compliant with Australian Standards, your installation qualifies for government energy programs and incentives.
Save up to $950 with the STC credits
Under the SRES scheme, qualifying solar energy installations earn Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). These certificates carry real dollar value and are applied directly as an upfront point-of-sale discount on your system:
Upfront Discount: Your accredited installer calculates and handles the STCs for you, deducting the certificate value directly from your installation invoice.
Maximum Solar ROI: You receive government support on the dedicated rooftop PV panels and inverter while keeping your existing ground-mounted tank.
Ongoing Energy Savings: Once installed, iHot operates at up to 99% MPPT efficiency, delivering up to $900 in annual bill savings by heating your water straight from the sun.
Act Before SRES Deeming Periods Phase Down
The federal SRES program runs until December 31, 2030. However, the deeming period (and the total value of STCs generated per system) reduces every year.
Installing an iHot solar hot water system sooner locks in a higher upfront incentive value, making it easier than ever to achieve energy independence.
Want to check your eligibility? Contact our accredited installation partners today for a quick quote and discover how much you can save upfront with federal incentives!
