Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has just announced a major expansion of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), lifting the eligible system size from 100kW to 1MW. According to ABC News, the move is aimed at unlocking Australia’s “missing middle” — the factories, warehouses and farm sheds that have largely missed out on solar rebates until now — with installation costs set to drop by around 20%.
It’s a strong signal of where energy policy in Australia is heading: more support, more uptake, and more households and businesses making the switch. Almost 4.5 million Australian homes already have rooftop solar, and momentum keeps building — especially with the Cheaper Home Batteries Program continuing to make battery storage more affordable for homeowners.
What This Means If You’re a Homeowner
This particular expansion targets commercial and industrial systems, but it reflects a bigger trend: solar and battery storage are becoming the default, not the exception. For Victorian homeowners, the real savings right now are still in getting your solar and battery system installed properly, with every available rebate claimed and no paperwork headaches — just like we did for this Point Cook home and this Fraser Rise solar and battery install.
Why Victorians Choose Green Electric Solutions
We’ve spent the last 5+ years helping Victorian homes cut their energy bills with solar and battery systems that are installed right the first time.
- 10,000+ solar and battery installations completed across Victoria — see how we helped this Mambourin homeowner save $8,566 in government rebates
- CEC Approved Retailer, Solar Victoria approved installer, and GoodWe approved solar installer
- All our installers are SAA certified, and our experts are REC certified professionals
- We handle everything — from rebate applications to final installation and sign-off — so you don’t have to touch a single form
- Based in Altona, proudly serving homes and businesses within an 80km radius
Whether you’re exploring solar for the first time or ready to add a battery to your existing system, our team manages the entire process end to end, so you get the maximum rebate with zero hassle.
Trusted Commercial Solar Installer in Victoria — See Our Business Projects
With the SRES expansion opening the door for more commercial and industrial solar, it’s worth noting we’re already well ahead of the curve here. We’ve delivered commercial solar installations for businesses including SKAD Thomastown Pty Ltd, Oasis Corporation Australia Pty Ltd, Greendale Olives Pty Ltd, Cheeky Clouds Early Learning Centre in Corio, Rossiter Construction in Craigieburn, and more across Victoria.
Take a look at our full track record on our Commercial Projects page to see how we’ve helped Victorian businesses cut energy costs with solar.
Ready to Make the Switch?
With federal support for renewables only growing, there’s never been a better time to invest in solar and battery storage. Get in touch with Green Electric Solutions today for a free quote — Altona’s most trusted solar and battery installer.