Darwin, Northern Territory

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Solar and battery quotes across Darwin

This page covers Darwin, Palmerston and the rural area: the city and northern suburbs, Palmerston and its newer suburbs, and Howard Springs, Humpty Doo, Coolalinga and Berry Springs.

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Connecting solar and batteries in Darwin

Darwin is on Power and Water Corporation's network.

Step 1: Basic systems are pre-approved
A basic household system is pre-approved with no assessment fee, as long as it stays within Power and Water's limits. Larger systems need an assessment, which has a fee.
Step 2: Size and export limits
In Darwin, a basic connection allows up to 10 kVA of inverter capacity on a single phase or 30 kVA on three phase (all inverters together), with exports of up to 5 kW single phase or 7 kW three phase.
Step 3: Licensed and accredited installers
Installers need a current Northern Territory electrical licence and Clean Energy Council accreditation, and equipment must be on the approved list. Before your meter is set up for solar, you need an approved connection agreement with Power and Water.

Incentives for homes in Darwin

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. Darwin postcodes are in the Clean Energy Regulator's zone 2, which sets how many certificates a system earns.
Batteries: the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program discounts eligible batteries through the same certificate scheme.
The NT Home and Business Battery Scheme has reached its funding allocation and is closed to new grants.

Feed-in tariffs and electricity prices

From 1 July 2025, the NT Government says a feed-in tariff of 18.66 cents per kWh applies to electricity regulated customers export to the network between 3 pm and 9 pm. Ask your retailer what applies at other times.

Jacana Energy's solar feed-in tariffs are for systems under 30 kVA, and you need an approved connection agreement with Power and Water before your meter is set up for solar.

Worth asking about in Darwin

Ask how the panels and mounting are rated for cyclone wind loads in your area, and what the warranty says about storm damage.
Ask where the inverter and any battery will go: heat shortens equipment life, so a shaded, ventilated spot matters in the Top End.
In a unit or townhouse? Solar and batteries on common property need your owners corporation's or body corporate's agreement first.
Close to the harbour or the coast? Ask whether the panels, inverter and mounting are suitable for salt air, and check the manufacturer's warranty conditions for coastal sites.
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 Darwin

Suburbs grouped by postcode. Some postcodes cross into a neighbouring area. Not listed? Enter your postcode when you request quotes.

0800Darwin
0803Wagait Beach
0810Alawa, Brinkin, Casuarina, Coconut Grove, Jingili, Lee Point, Lyons, Millner, Moil, Muirhead, Nakara, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek, Tiwi, Wagaman, Wanguri
0812Anula, Buffalo Creek, Holmes, Karama, Leanyer, Malak, Marrara, Sanderson, Woodleigh Gardens, Wulagi
0820Bagot, Bayview, Charles Darwin, Coonawarra, East Point, Eaton, Fannie Bay, Larrakeyah, Ludmilla, Parap, Stuart Park, The Gardens, The Narrows, Winnellie, Woolner
0828Berrimah, Knuckey Lagoon
0829Holtze, Pinelands
0830Archer, Driver, Durack, Farrar, Gray, Marlow Lagoon, Moulden, Palmerston, Shoal Bay, Woodroffe, Yarrawonga
0832Bakewell, Bellamack, Gunn, Johnston, Mitchell, Rosebery, Rosebery Heights, Zuccoli
0834Virginia
0835Coolalinga, Howard Springs, Virginia
0836Girraween, Herbert, Humpty Doo
0837Manton, Noonamah
0838Berry Springs
0839Coolalinga

Sources

Facts on this page were checked on 20 October 2026. Rules and programs change, so confirm details with your installer.

Frequently asked questions

Who approves solar connections in Darwin?

Power and Water. Your installer usually handles the application or pre-approval for you.

How much solar can I export in Darwin?

On a basic connection, up to 5 kW on a single phase or 7 kW on three phase. Larger systems need an assessment by Power and Water.

Is there a solar or battery rebate in Darwin?

The federal certificates for solar and the Cheaper Home Batteries Program for batteries. The NT's own battery scheme has closed to new grants.

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