The 1 MW Shift: Commercial Solar Just Became a Much Bigger Opportunity
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced that the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme will be expanded from 100 kW to 1 MW, cutting the upfront cost of eligible commercial, industrial and agricultural solar by around 20 per cent. The government’s worked examples put that at roughly $68,000 off a 250 kW system, $136,000 off 500 kW and about $270,000 on a 1 MW installation. Commencement is expected from 1 October 2026, subject to the necessary regulations being in place.
August 17, 2026
