Sydney, New South Wales
Solar, battery and EV charger quotes in Sydney
Compare quotes from up to 3 participating installers who service Sydney, and get the local rules on connecting solar, batteries and EV chargers.
Solar, battery and EV charger quotes across Sydney
This page covers metropolitan Sydney: the city and inner suburbs, the eastern suburbs, the North Shore and Northern Beaches, the Hills, Parramatta and Western Sydney, the Sutherland Shire, Macarthur and Camden, Penrith, the Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains.
Tell us your postcode and a few details about your home, and we'll share your request with up to 3 participating installers who service your area. It's free, and there's no obligation to accept a quote.
Solar and batteries in Sydney: the official numbers
Sydney postcodes have 516,474 small-scale solar systems on record, and 35,006 more went in between January and September 2026. These counts come from the Clean Energy Regulator's postcode data, as at 30 September 2026, for the postcodes listed on this page.
516,474 solar systems
Small-scale solar systems installed in Sydney postcodes, all years to 30 September 2026.
35,006 new solar systems in 2026
Installed from January to September 2026.
67,088 batteries in 2026
Installed from January to September 2026, and 105,222 since the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program began in July 2025.
About 19 batteries per 10 new solar systems
In 2026 so far. With more batteries than new solar systems, many households are adding a battery to solar they already have.
Where Sydney homes are adding batteries
The Sydney postcodes with the most battery installations from January to September 2026 were 2765 (Marsden Park, Riverstone, Box Hill and Vineyard): 3,044; 2155 (Kellyville, Rouse Hill, Beaumont Hills and Kellyville Ridge): 2,464; 2153 (Baulkham Hills, Bella Vista and Winston Hills): 1,584.
These are counts of installations, not a measure of price or quality. They show how much is happening locally, so it's worth asking neighbours who've been through it, and comparing at least two itemised quotes yourself.
Connecting solar and batteries in Sydney
Sydney is split between two networks. Ausgrid covers most of Sydney, and Endeavour Energy covers Greater Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Your network, not your retailer, sets the rules for connecting solar, batteries and EV chargers. The network name is on your electricity bill.
Step 1: Approval comes first
Both networks need an application before a solar or battery system is connected. Ausgrid must approve it before it's turned on, and Endeavour Energy's installers apply through its online portal. Your installer usually handles this.
Step 2: Ausgrid's limits
Ausgrid can approve up to 10 kW of inverter capacity per phase through its streamlined process. A flexible export connection allows up to 10 kW of exports on a single-phase supply (30 kW on three phase), with Ausgrid able to reduce exports when the local network needs it. A fixed export connection is limited to 3 kW.
Step 3: Endeavour Energy's flexible exports
Endeavour Energy's flexible exports allow up to 10 kW per phase most of the time. From November 2026 they become the default for eligible new and upgraded solar, with a fixed 1.5 kW export cap as the alternative.
Step 4: Emergency backstop from November 2026
NSW is phasing in an emergency backstop by postcode between November 2026 and February 2027 (Ausgrid starts on 30 November 2026). Your network's website has a postcode checker. New and upgraded solar systems up to 200 kW will need a compatible inverter and a test at installation, so the network can reduce solar output in a grid emergency. Homes without reliable internet are limited to 1.5 kW of exports. Existing systems and like-for-like warranty replacements are exempt.
Incentives for homes in Sydney
These are the incentives open to homes in the area. Your installer normally applies the federal discounts to the quoted price.
- Solar: small-scale technology certificates (STCs) reduce the price of eligible systems. Sydney postcodes are in the Clean Energy Regulator's zone 3, which sets how many certificates a system earns.
- Batteries: the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program discounts eligible batteries through the same certificate scheme.
- NSW virtual power plant incentive: the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme pays an incentive when you connect a battery to a virtual power plant through an accredited provider, once per household. The NSW Government says it can be received alongside the federal program. The separate NSW battery installation incentive was suspended in September 2025.
- Apartments: the Solar for Apartment Residents grant pays owners corporations up to 50% of the cost of solar (up to 80% in eligible lower-income areas). Applications close on 4 December 2026. There's no NSW solar rebate for houses.
Feed-in tariffs and electricity prices
Retailers in Sydney set their own solar feed-in tariffs. IPART publishes a voluntary benchmark range each year: for 2026–27, 3.4 to 6.5 cents per kWh for an all-day feed-in tariff. Retailers don't have to offer a rate within it, so compare offers once your system is connected.
Networks now charge retailers for some solar exports. Under Ausgrid's two-way pricing, there's no charge for the first 200 kWh exported each month between 10am and 3pm, a small charge above that, and a credit for exports between 4pm and 9pm. Endeavour Energy applies a similar two-way tariff to new and upgraded solar connections. Retailers decide how to pass these on, so a battery that stores midday solar for the evening can be worth more.
The Australian Energy Regulator's Default Market Offer caps standing offer prices in the Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy areas. From 1 July 2026, retailers in these areas also have to provide a Solar Sharer Offer with free electricity during three hours in the middle of the day, which needs a smart meter. It can suit homes that charge a battery or an EV during the day.
EV chargers in Sydney
What to know before you get quotes for a home EV charger.
Step 1: Single or three phase
Most homes are single phase, where a dedicated 32 A charger gives about 7 kW. 11 kW and 22 kW chargers need three-phase power, and your car's own charging limit also applies.
Step 2: Tell the network
Ausgrid says you may need to notify it before installing a home charger. Endeavour Energy says chargers above 7 to 10 kW, or ones needing a new circuit, may need an application. Your licensed electrician will check your home's maximum demand and handle it.
Step 3: Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
Bidirectional chargers need network approval. Ausgrid requires the charger to meet AS/NZS 4777.2 and be on the Clean Energy Council's approved inverter list (or have Ausgrid's written approval). Endeavour Energy requires every bidirectional charger to be approved and registered through its connections portal.
Step 4: Charging from solar
A charger that can follow your solar output, or a Solar Sharer Offer with free midday power, can cut the cost of charging. The NSW EV Ready Buildings grant for apartment buildings closed in 2023, and we're not aware of a current NSW rebate for home chargers.
Worth asking about in Sydney
- In a heritage conservation area or a heritage-listed home? Rooftop solar can often go ahead without council approval under NSW planning rules, but stricter rules apply to heritage items and heritage conservation areas. Check with your council before you sign.
- In a unit or townhouse? Solar, batteries and EV chargers on common property need the owners corporation's approval. Under NSW strata law, a special resolution for sustainability infrastructure such as EV charging passes unless 50% or more of the votes cast are against it.
- Close to the beach or the harbour? Ask whether the panels, inverter and mounting are suitable for salt air, and check the manufacturer's warranty conditions for coastal sites.
- In Western Sydney or the Blue Mountains? You're likely on Endeavour Energy's network, where flexible exports become the default for new and upgraded solar from November 2026. Ask installers whether your inverter supports it.
- Older homes may need switchboard work before solar, a battery or an EV charger can be connected. Ask each installer whether their quote includes it.
- All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician. Ask for the installer's licence and accreditation details with the quote.
Suburbs and postcodes in Sydney: postcodes 2000 to 2099
Suburbs grouped by postcode. Some postcodes cross into a neighbouring area. Not listed? Enter your postcode when you request quotes.
- 2000Barangaroo, Dawes Point, Haymarket, Millers Point, Sydney, The Rocks
- 2007Broadway, Ultimo
- 2008Chippendale, Darlington
- 2009Pyrmont
- 2010Darlinghurst, Surry Hills
- 2011Elizabeth Bay, Kings Cross, Potts Point, Rushcutters Bay, Woolloomooloo
- 2015Alexandria, Beaconsfield, Eveleigh
- 2016Redfern
- 2017Waterloo, Zetland
- 2018Eastlakes, Rosebery
- 2019Banksmeadow, Botany
- 2020Mascot
- 2021Centennial Park, Moore Park, Paddington
- 2022Bondi Junction, Queens Park
- 2023Bellevue Hill
- 2024Bronte, Waverley
- 2025Woollahra
- 2026Ben Buckler, Bondi, Bondi Beach, North Bondi, Tamarama
- 2027Darling Point, Edgecliff, Point Piper
- 2028Double Bay
- 2029Rose Bay
- 2030Dover Heights, Rose Bay North, Vaucluse, Watsons Bay
- 2031Clovelly, Clovelly West, Randwick, St Pauls
- 2032Daceyville, Kingsford
- 2033Kensington
- 2034Coogee, South Coogee
- 2035Maroubra, Maroubra South, Pagewood
- 2036Chifley, Eastgardens, Hillsdale, La Perouse, Little Bay, Malabar, Matraville, Phillip Bay, Port Botany
- 2037Forest Lodge, Glebe
- 2038Annandale
- 2039Rozelle
- 2040Leichhardt, Lilyfield
- 2041Balmain, Balmain East, Birchgrove
- 2042Enmore, Newtown
- 2043Erskineville
- 2044St Peters, Sydenham, Tempe
- 2045Haberfield
- 2046Abbotsford, Canada Bay, Chiswick, Five Dock, Rodd Point, Russell Lea, Wareemba
- 2047Drummoyne
- 2048Stanmore, Westgate
- 2049Lewisham, Petersham, Petersham North
- 2050Camperdown, Missenden Road
- 2060Lavender Bay, McMahons Point, North Sydney, Waverton
- 2061Kirribilli, Milsons Point
- 2062Cammeray
- 2063Northbridge
- 2064Artarmon
- 2065Crows Nest, Gore Hill, Greenwich, Naremburn, St Leonards, Wollstonecraft
- 2066Lane Cove, Lane Cove North, Lane Cove West, Linley Point, Longueville, Northwood, Riverview
- 2067Chatswood, Chatswood West
- 2068Castlecrag, Middle Cove, North Willoughby, Willoughby, Willoughby East, Willoughby North
- 2069Castle Cove, Roseville, Roseville Chase
- 2070East Lindfield, Lindfield, Lindfield West
- 2071East Killara, Killara
- 2072Gordon
- 2073Pymble, West Pymble
- 2074North Turramurra, South Turramurra, Turramurra, Warrawee
- 2075St Ives, St Ives Chase
- 2076Normanhurst, North Wahroonga, Wahroonga
- 2077Asquith, Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Waitara
- 2079Mount Colah
- 2080Mount Kuring-Gai
- 2081Berowra, Cowan
- 2082Berowra Creek, Berowra Heights, Berowra Waters
- 2083Bar Point, Brooklyn, Cheero Point, Cogra Bay, Dangar Island, Milsons Passage, Mooney Mooney
- 2084Cottage Point, Duffys Forest, Terrey Hills
- 2085Belrose, Belrose West, Davidson
- 2086Frenchs Forest, Frenchs Forest East
- 2087Forestville, Killarney Heights
- 2088Mosman, Spit Junction
- 2089Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay, Neutral Bay Junction
- 2090Cremorne, Cremorne Junction, Cremorne Point
- 2092Seaforth
- 2093Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Clontarf, Manly Vale, North Balgowlah
- 2094Fairlight
- 2095Manly, Manly East
- 2096Curl Curl, Freshwater, Harbord, Queenscliff
- 2097Collaroy, Collaroy Beach, Collaroy Plateau, Wheeler Heights
- 2099Cromer, Dee Why, Narraweena, North Curl Curl, Wingala
Postcodes 2100 to 2199
- 2100Allambie, Allambie Heights, Beacon Hill, Brookvale, North Manly, Oxford Falls
- 2101Elanora Heights, Ingleside, Narrabeen, North Narrabeen
- 2102Warriewood
- 2103Mona Vale
- 2104Bayview
- 2105Church Point, Elvina Bay, Lovett Bay, McCarrs Creek, Morning Bay, Scotland Island
- 2106Newport, Newport Beach
- 2107Avalon Beach, Bilgola, Bilgola Beach, Bilgola Plateau, Careel Bay, Clareville, Whale Beach
- 2108Coasters Retreat, Currawong Beach, Great Mackerel Beach, Palm Beach, The Basin
- 2110Hunters Hill, Woolwich
- 2111Boronia Park, Gladesville, Henley, Huntleys Cove, Huntleys Point, Monash Park, Tennyson Point
- 2112Denistone East, Putney, Ryde
- 2113Blenheim Road, East Ryde, Macquarie Park, North Ryde
- 2114Denistone, Denistone West, Meadowbank, Melrose Park, West Ryde
- 2115Ermington
- 2116Rydalmere
- 2117Dundas, Dundas Valley, Oatlands, Telopea
- 2118Carlingford, Carlingford Court, Carlingford North, Kingsdene
- 2119Beecroft, Cheltenham
- 2120Pennant Hills, Thornleigh, Westleigh
- 2121Epping, North Epping
- 2122Eastwood, Marsfield
- 2125West Pennant Hills
- 2126Cherrybrook
- 2127Homebush Bay, Newington, Sydney Olympic Park, Wentworth Point
- 2128Silverwater
- 2130Summer Hill
- 2131Ashfield
- 2132Croydon
- 2133Croydon Park, Enfield South
- 2134Burwood, Burwood North
- 2135Strathfield
- 2136Burwood Heights, Enfield, Strathfield South
- 2137Breakfast Point, Cabarita, Concord, Mortlake, North Strathfield
- 2138Concord West, Liberty Grove, Rhodes
- 2140Homebush, Homebush South, Homebush West
- 2141Berala, Lidcombe, Lidcombe North, Rookwood
- 2142Blaxcell, Camellia, Clyde, Granville, Holroyd, Rosehill, South Granville
- 2143Birrong, Potts Hill, Regents Park
- 2144Auburn
- 2145Constitution Hill, Girraween, Greystanes, Mays Hill, Pemulwuy, Pendle Hill, South Wentworthville, Wentworthville, Westmead
- 2146Old Toongabbie, Toongabbie, Toongabbie East
- 2147Kings Langley, Lalor Park, Seven Hills, Seven Hills West
- 2148Arndell Park, Blacktown, Blacktown Westpoint, Huntingwood, Kings Park, Marayong, Prospect
- 2150Harris Park, Parramatta
- 2151North Parramatta, North Rocks
- 2152Northmead
- 2153Baulkham Hills, Bella Vista, Winston Hills
- 2154Castle Hill
- 2155Beaumont Hills, Kellyville, Kellyville Ridge, Rouse Hill
- 2156Annangrove, Glenhaven, Kenthurst
- 2157Canoelands, Forest Glen, Glenorie
- 2158Dural, Middle Dural, Round Corner
- 2159Arcadia, Berrilee, Fiddletown, Galston
- 2160Merrylands, Merrylands West
- 2161Guildford, Guildford West, Old Guildford, Yennora
- 2162Chester Hill, Sefton
- 2163Carramar, Lansdowne, Villawood
- 2164Smithfield, Smithfield West, Wetherill Park, Woodpark
- 2165Fairfield, Fairfield East, Fairfield Heights, Fairfield West
- 2166Cabramatta, Cabramatta West, Canley Heights, Canley Vale, Lansvale
- 2167Glenfield
- 2168Ashcroft, Busby, Cartwright, Green Valley, Heckenberg, Hinchinbrook, Miller, Sadleir
- 2170Casula, Chipping Norton, Hammondville, Liverpool, Liverpool South, Lurnea, Moorebank, Mount Pritchard, Prestons, Warwick Farm
- 2171Carnes Hill, Cecil Hills, Elizabeth Hills, Horningsea Park, Hoxton Park, Len Waters Estate, Middleton Grange, West Hoxton
- 2172Pleasure Point, Sandy Point, Voyager Point
- 2173Holsworthy, Wattle Grove
- 2174Edmondson Park
- 2175Horsley Park
- 2176Abbotsbury, Bossley Park, Edensor Park, Greenfield Park, Prairiewood, St Johns Park, Wakeley
- 2177Bonnyrigg, Bonnyrigg Heights
- 2178Cecil Park, Kemps Creek, Mount Vernon
- 2179Austral, Leppington
- 2190Chullora, Greenacre, Mount Lewis
- 2191Belfield
- 2192Belmore
- 2193Ashbury, Canterbury, Hurlstone Park
- 2194Campsie
- 2195Lakemba, Wiley Park
- 2196Punchbowl, Roselands
- 2197Bass Hill
- 2198Georges Hall
- 2199Yagoona, Yagoona West
Postcodes 2200 to 2234
- 2200Bankstown, Bankstown Aerodrome, Bankstown North, Condell Park, Manahan, Mount Lewis
- 2203Dulwich Hill
- 2204Marrickville, Marrickville Metro, Marrickville South
- 2205Arncliffe, Turrella, Wolli Creek
- 2206Clemton Park, Earlwood, Undercliffe
- 2207Bardwell Park, Bardwell Valley, Bexley, Bexley North, Bexley South
- 2208Kingsgrove, Kingsway West
- 2209Beverly Hills, Narwee
- 2210Lugarno, Peakhurst, Peakhurst Heights, Riverwood
- 2211Padstow, Padstow Heights
- 2212Revesby, Revesby Heights, Revesby North
- 2213East Hills, Panania, Picnic Point
- 2214Milperra
- 2216Banksia, Brighton-Le-Sands, Kyeemagh, Rockdale
- 2217Beverley Park, Kogarah, Kogarah Bay, Monterey, Ramsgate, Ramsgate Beach
- 2218Allawah, Carlton
- 2219Dolls Point, Sandringham, Sans Souci
- 2220Hurstville, Hurstville Grove
- 2221Blakehurst, Carss Park, Connells Point, Kyle Bay, South Hurstville
- 2222Penshurst
- 2223Mortdale, Oatley
- 2224Kangaroo Point, Sylvania, Sylvania Southgate, Sylvania Waters
- 2225Oyster Bay
- 2226Bonnet Bay, Como, Jannali
- 2227Gymea, Gymea Bay
- 2228Miranda, Yowie Bay
- 2229Caringbah, Caringbah South, Dolans Bay, Lilli Pilli, Port Hacking, Taren Point
- 2230Bundeena, Burraneer, Cronulla, Greenhills Beach, Maianbar, Woolooware
- 2231Kurnell
- 2232Audley, Grays Point, Kareela, Kirrawee, Loftus, Sutherland, Woronora
- 2233Engadine, Heathcote, Waterfall, Woronora Heights, Yarrawarrah
- 2234Alfords Point, Bangor, Barden Ridge, Illawong, Lucas Heights, Menai, Menai Central
Macarthur and Camden: postcodes 2555 to 2574
- 2555Badgerys Creek
- 2556Bringelly
- 2557Catherine Field, Gledswood Hills, Gregory Hills, Rossmore
- 2558Eagle Vale, Eschol Park, Kearns
- 2559Blairmount, Claymore
- 2560Airds, Ambarvale, Appin, Blair Athol, Bradbury, Campbelltown, Campbelltown North, Cataract, Englorie Park, Gilead, Glen Alpine, Kentlyn, Leumeah, Rosemeadow, Ruse, St Helens Park, Wedderburn, Woodbine
- 2563Menangle Park
- 2564Glenquarie, Long Point, Macquarie Fields
- 2565Bardia, Denham Court, Ingleburn, Macquarie Links
- 2566Bow Bowing, Minto, Minto Heights, Raby, St Andrews, Varroville
- 2567Currans Hill, Harrington Park, Mount Annan, Narellan, Narellan Vale, Smeaton Grange
- 2568Menangle
- 2569Douglas Park
- 2570Belimbla Park, Bickley Vale, Brownlow Hill, Camden, Camden Park, Camden South, Cawdor, Cobbitty, Elderslie, Ellis Lane, Glenmore, Grasmere, Kirkham, Mount Hunter, Nattai, Oakdale, Oran Park, Orangeville, Spring Farm, The Oaks, Theresa Park, Werombi
- 2571Balmoral, Balmoral Village, Buxton, Couridjah, Maldon, Mowbray Park, Picton, Razorback, Wilton
- 2572Lakesland, Thirlmere
- 2573Tahmoor
- 2574Avon, Bargo, Pheasants Nest, Yanderra
Penrith, the Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains: postcodes 2745 to 2786
- 2745Glenmore Park, Greendale, Luddenham, Mulgoa, Regentville, Wallacia
- 2747Caddens, Cambridge Gardens, Cambridge Park, Claremont Meadows, Jordan Springs, Kingswood, Llandilo, Shanes Park, Werrington, Werrington County, Werrington Downs
- 2748Orchard Hills
- 2749Castlereagh, Cranebrook
- 2750Emu Heights, Emu Plains, Jamisontown, Leonay, Penrith, Penrith South, South Penrith
- 2752Silverdale, Warragamba
- 2753Agnes Banks, Bowen Mountain, Grose Vale, Grose Wold, Hobartville, Londonderry, Richmond, Richmond Lowlands, Yarramundi
- 2754North Richmond, Tennyson, The Slopes
- 2756Bligh Park, Cattai, Central Colo, Clarendon, Colo, Colo Heights, Cornwallis, Cumberland Reach, Ebenezer, Freemans Reach, Glossodia, Lower Portland, Maroota, McGraths Hill, Mellong, Mulgrave, Pitt Town, Pitt Town Bottoms, Sackville, Sackville North, Scheyville, South Maroota, South Windsor, Upper Colo, Wilberforce, Windsor, Windsor Downs, Womerah
- 2757Kurmond
- 2758Berambing, Bilpin, Blaxlands Ridge, East Kurrajong, Kurrajong, Kurrajong Heights, Kurrajong Hills, Mount Tomah, Mountain Lagoon, The Devils Wilderness, Wheeny Creek
- 2759Erskine Park, St Clair
- 2760Colyton, North St Marys, Oxley Park, Ropes Crossing, St Marys, St Marys East, St Marys South
- 2761Colebee, Dean Park, Glendenning, Hassall Grove, Oakhurst, Plumpton
- 2762Schofields
- 2763Acacia Gardens, Quakers Hill
- 2765Berkshire Park, Box Hill, Maraylya, Marsden Park, Nelson, Oakville, Riverstone, Vineyard
- 2766Eastern Creek, Rooty Hill
- 2767Bungarribee, Doonside, Woodcroft
- 2768Glenwood, Parklea, Stanhope Gardens
- 2769The Ponds
- 2770Bidwill, Blackett, Dharruk, Emerton, Hebersham, Lethbridge Park, Minchinbury, Mount Druitt, Shalvey, Tregear, Whalan, Willmot
- 2773Glenbrook, Lapstone
- 2774Blaxland, Blaxland East, Mount Riverview, Warrimoo
- 2775Central Macdonald, Fernances, Gunderman, Higher Macdonald, Laughtondale, Leets Vale, Lower Hawkesbury, Lower Macdonald, Marlow, Mogo Creek, Perrys Crossing, Singletons Mill, Spencer, St Albans, Upper Macdonald, Webbs Creek, Wisemans Ferry, Wrights Creek
- 2776Faulconbridge
- 2777Hawkesbury Heights, Springwood, Sun Valley, Valley Heights, Winmalee, Yellow Rock
- 2778Linden, Woodford
- 2779Hazelbrook
- 2780Katoomba, Leura, Medlow Bath
- 2782Wentworth Falls
- 2783Lawson
- 2784Bullaburra
- 2785Blackheath, Megalong, Megalong Valley
- 2786Bell, Dargan, Mount Irvine, Mount Victoria, Mount Wilson
Sources
Facts on this page were checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and programs change, so confirm details with your installer.
- Ausgrid — Network area map
- Ausgrid — Solar and batteries
- Ausgrid — Choosing a solar system
- Ausgrid — NSW Emergency Backstop Mechanism
- Ausgrid — Two way solar pricing
- Ausgrid — EV charging
- Ausgrid — Vehicle-2-Grid (V2G)
- IPART — All-day solar feed-in tariff benchmark 2026–27 (fact sheet)
- Australian Energy Regulator — Final determination: Default Market Offer 2026–27
- energy.gov.au — Solar Sharer Offer
- Clean Energy Regulator — Postcode zone ratings and zones for solar panel systems
- Clean Energy Regulator — Solar batteries and the Cheaper Home Batteries Program
- NSW Government — Peak Demand Reduction Scheme updates
- NSW Government — Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant program
- NSW Government — SoAR Boost
- NSW Government — Electric Vehicle Ready Buildings grant (closed)
- NSW Government — EV charging in apartment buildings: by-laws and general information
- Endeavour Energy — What we do
- Endeavour Energy — Connect a solar system
- Endeavour Energy — Flexible exports
- Endeavour Energy — NSW emergency backstop mechanism
- Endeavour Energy (published by the Australian Energy Regulator) — 2026–27 pricing proposal
- Endeavour Energy — EV charging at home
- Endeavour Energy — Powering the EV future (fact sheet)
- NSW Planning Portal — Exempt development: hot water and solar energy systems
- Clean Energy Regulator — Small-scale installation postcode data (solar and battery installations)
Frequently asked questions
Who approves solar connections in Sydney?
Your electricity network: Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy, depending on where you live. An application is needed before a solar or battery system is connected, and your installer usually submits it.
How much solar can I export in Sydney?
On Ausgrid's network, a flexible export connection allows up to 10 kW on a single-phase supply (30 kW on three phase), or 3 kW with a fixed connection. Endeavour Energy's flexible exports allow up to 10 kW per phase most of the time, or a fixed 1.5 kW. Your installer will confirm what your home qualifies for.
Is there a solar or battery rebate in Sydney?
The main incentives are federal: certificates under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme reduce the price of solar, and the Cheaper Home Batteries Program discounts eligible batteries. NSW adds an incentive for connecting a battery to a virtual power plant. Apartment buildings can apply for the Solar for Apartment Residents grant until 4 December 2026.
Do I need approval for a home EV charger in Sydney?
Usually only a notification or application through your electrician, not a separate approval from you. Larger chargers and ones needing a new circuit are more likely to need an application, and bidirectional (V2G) chargers always need network approval. In a strata building you also need the owners corporation's agreement for work on common property.
Which network am I on in Sydney?
Endeavour Energy covers Greater Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Its council areas in Sydney are Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Camden, Campbelltown, Cumberland, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Parramatta, Penrith, The Hills and Wollondilly. Most of the rest of Sydney is on Ausgrid's network. The network name is on your electricity bill.
Can my Sydney apartment building get solar?
Yes, if the owners corporation agrees. The NSW Solar for Apartment Residents grant pays up to 50% of the cost of solar for eligible apartment buildings (up to 80% in some lower-income areas through SoAR Boost). Applications close at 5pm on 4 December 2026, or earlier if the funding runs out.