Info on Origin feed-in tariffs

New and existing NSW solar customers who have a net meter and no more than 10kW of inverter capacity or export 10kW or less of power back into the grid. Some restrictions apply.

On 1 July 2021 we're changing our NSW standard retailer FIT rate from 7c/kWh to 5c/kWh (GST inclusive, if any). For existing customers, if Solar is changing for you, you’ll receive a letter or email from us in June about the change. You’ll also see any new feed in-tariff on your electricity bill from 1 July 2021.

New and existing QLD solar customers who have a net meter and no more than 10kW of inverter capacity or export 10kW or less of power back into the grid. Some restrictions apply.

South regional Queensland customers are not eligible for boosted plans, however, will receive a higher standard retailer feed-in tariff. If you're not sure which tariff you'll receive, jump to Live Chat – our agents can help you find out. 

New and existing south regional Queensland customers whose energy is distributed by Essential Energy. Not sure if this is you? Find your distributor online.

Previous government FIT schemes in QLD are now closed to new applicants. To find out more, or for existing customers with solar systems under these schemes, download the Previous Feed-in Tariffs (PDF 81kb)

On 1 July 2021 we're changing our QLD standard retailer FIT rate from 6c/kWh to 5c/kWh (GST inclusive, if any). For existing customers, if Solar is changing for you, you’ll receive a letter or email from us in June about the change. You’ll also see any new feed in-tariff on your electricity bill from 1 July 2021.

New and existing SA solar customers who have a net meter and no more than 10kW of inverter capacity or export 10kW or less of power back into the grid. Some restrictions apply.

Previous government FIT schemes in SA are now closed to new applicants. To find out more, or for existing customers with solar systems under these schemes, download the Previous Feed-in Tariffs (PDF 81kb)

On 1 July 2021 we're changing our SA standard retailer FIT rate from 8c/kWh to 6c/kWh (GST inclusive, if any). For existing customers, if Solar is changing for you, you’ll receive a letter or email from us in June about the change. You’ll also see any new feed in-tariff on your electricity bill from 1 July 2021.

New and existing VIC solar customers who have a net meter and no more than 10kW of inverter capacity or export 10kW or less of power back into the grid. Some restrictions apply.

New and existing VIC solar customers who have a solar or other renewable energy system that’s sized under 100kW and was connected to the grid on or after 1 January 2013. 

To apply, read our Origin Energy Feed-in Tariff Agreement (PDF 210kb) and complete the schedule online. Alternatively, you can print and return the completed and signed last page of the agreement to:

Solar FIT Agreement

Origin Energy

GPO Box 186 

Melbourne VIC 3001.

Once these steps are complete, we’ll apply the FIT to your electricity account for so long as you continue to meet the scheme requirements. 

In Victoria, the Premium Feed-in Tariff Scheme for solar (60c/kWh rate, including GST where applicable) is also closed to new applicants. 

See our Previous Feed-in Tariffs (PDF 97kb) for more details on this scheme, or if you'd like a copy of the Agreement terms, email our solar team at solarbilling@originenergy.com.au.

On 1 July 2021 we're changing our standard retailer FIT rate from 10.2c/kWh to 6.7c/kWh (GST inclusive, if any).

For existing customers, if Solar is changing for you, you’ll receive a letter or email from us in June about the change. You’ll also see any new feed in-tariff on your electricity bill from 1 July 2021.