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🇳🇿 Solar Rebates & Incentives in New Zealand

New Zealand offers some of the most generous solar incentives in the world. Between federal schemes and region-level rebates, eligible households can save thousands on solar panel and battery installations.

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National

National Programs

These programs are available to eligible households and businesses across all of New Zealand.

EECA Solar Installation Grant
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
Active
Up to 30% of costs (max NZD $5,000 residential, $25,000 commercial)

Administered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), this grant covers up to 30% of solar installation costs, capped at NZD $5,000 for residential properties and NZD $25,000 for commercial projects. The program aims to reduce upfront costs and make solar power more accessible to New Zealanders.

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EECA Community Renewable Energy Fund
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
Active
Average $88,000 per site (28kW solar + 32kWh battery)

A government-backed fund providing solar PV and battery systems to community resilience sites across New Zealand. By end of 2025, an estimated 217 community sites will have been selected, with an average cost of $88,000 per site. The fund supports community facilities such as marae, community halls, and emergency shelters.

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EECA Solar on Farms Demonstration Fund
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
Active
Up to 40% of inverter and battery costs (max NZD $100,000)

EECA's fund to support solar and battery uptake on New Zealand farms. The program covers up to 40% of inverter and battery system costs, capped at $450/kWh of nominal battery capacity, up to a maximum of $100,000. It aims to demonstrate the viability of solar energy for agricultural operations.

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New Zealand Investment Boost (Business Solar Deduction)
Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
Active
20% immediate tax deduction on commercial solar system cost

From May 2025, the Investment Boost initiative through Inland Revenue allows businesses to immediately deduct 20% of the cost of new eligible assets including commercial solar power systems. This accelerated depreciation reduces the effective cost of solar installations for businesses across New Zealand.

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Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
Active
Interest-free loans for solar (grant covers insulation/heating only)

While primarily focused on insulation and heating, the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme is expanding to cover rooftop solar installations through interest-free loans for up to 12 years. The programme helps make New Zealand homes warmer, drier, and more energy-efficient, and has been extended to June 2027.

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