Victorian Solar Feed-in Tariff 2026: Which Retailer Pays the Most?
Victoria’s solar feed-in tariff situation changed fundamentally on 1 July 2025 — and many Victorian solar owners don’t yet know it. The regulated minimum rate that previously protected homeowners from very low export payments was removed entirely. What you earn for your solar exports is now entirely determined by your retailer.
What Changed on 1 July 2025
Until 30 June 2025, the Essential Services Commission (ESC) set a mandatory minimum feed-in tariff for Victoria each year. From 1 July 2025, this floor was removed — the market fully deregulated. Retailers can now offer any rate above 0c/kWh. The average minimum offered by Victorian retailers in 2026 sits around 0.8–1.1c/kWh flat, though competitive plans offer up to 8c/kWh and time-varying tariffs can pay 5–12c during evening peak periods.
Current Victorian Feed-in Tariff Rates — September 2026
| Rate type | Range available |
|---|---|
| Average flat rate (market) | 1–4c/kWh |
| Better flat rate offers | 5–8c/kWh |
| Best available flat rate | Up to 10c/kWh |
| Time-varying peak (4pm–9pm) | 5–12c/kWh |
| Time-varying off-peak | 0–1c/kWh |
How to Find the Best Victorian Plan
The Victorian Energy Compare tool at compare.energy.vic.gov.au is the authoritative source — it updates regularly and compares your specific usage profile. Go there, enter your address and annual consumption, enable the “I have solar” filter, and sort by total annual cost — not just the feed-in rate. This is the only reliable way to find the best plan for your specific situation.
The Battery Opportunity in Victoria
Victoria’s deregulated environment makes battery storage more financially attractive. With near-zero daytime flat export rates, storing solar during the day and using it in the evening (or exporting during peak hours at 8–12c) is significantly more valuable than flat-rate exports. See our guide to solar battery savings in Australia for a detailed calculation, and our full state-by-state feed-in tariff guide for national context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there still a minimum feed-in tariff in Victoria?
No. Since 1 July 2025, Victoria fully deregulated. There is no regulated minimum above 0c/kWh.
My current retailer dropped my rate — what can I do?
Switch retailers. Compare alternatives using Victorian Energy Compare and change plans if a better option exists.
Does my feed-in tariff change automatically?
Retailers must give you notice (typically 10 business days) before changing your rate. If changed without notice, contact the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria.
Feed-in tariff rates reflect the Victorian market as at September 2026. Always verify using Victorian Energy Compare before making decisions.
