State feed-in tariffs

A feed-in tariff is a premium rate paid for electricity fed back into the electricity grid from a renewable electricity generation source. Over the past two years, feed-in tariffs have been progressively enacted at a state level, with differing tariff designs and eligibility. For an explanation of feed-in tariff policy, click here.

Below is a table comprising an outline of the different feed-in tariff legislation in each state, including eligibility requirements such as maximum system size, rates paid, scheme duration and whether the tariff is paid on gross or net generation.

For a national comparison of the terms and conditions of electricity retailers feed-in tariff offers around the country, click here.

State Status Eligible Technology Max. System Size Rate Paid Duration Gross /Net More info
ACT Closed to new entrants as of July 2011 Solar By negotiation with electricity retailer By negotiation with electricity retailer By negotiation Gross/Net Click here
NSW Closed to new entrants as of April 2011 Solar and wind By negotiation with electricity retailer By negotiation with electricity retailer By negotiation Gross/Net Click here
NT Closed to new entrants as of Sept 2012 Solar By negotiation with electricity retailer By negotiation with electricity retailer By negotiation Net Click here
QLD Revised as of July 2012 Solar 10kW 8c/kWh. To be reviewed by 1 July 2013 and scheduled to end on 1 July 2014 20 years Gross/Net Click here
SA Revised as of Oct 2011 Solar 10kW 16c/kWh. Until 30 September 2016. You may also receive a minimum retailer payment from your electricity retailer 4 years Net Click here
TAS Current 1:1 FiT under policy review Solar TBA A rate equivalent to the retail tariff rate TBA Net Click here
VIC Commenced October 2012 Solar, wind and all eligible tech 100kW Min. 8c/kWh Ongoing Net Click here
WA Revised July 2011 Solar, wind & micro-hydro By negotiation with Synergy and Horizon Power By negotiation with Synergy and Horizon Power By negotiation Net Click here