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Updated January 2026

Best Solar Feed-in Tariffs NSW 2026

Compare the highest feed-in tariff rates available in New South Wales. The best solar export rate in NSW is currently 5c/kWh from Momentum Energy. Based on 69 electricity plans.

Data updated: 16 January 2026

5c
Highest FiT Rate
4c
Median Rate
0.5c
Lowest Rate
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Highest Solar Feed-in Tariffs in NSW

Compare feed-in tariff rates from all retailers in New South Wales. Click on a retailer to see all their available plans.

RankRetailerFeed-in RatePlans
1Momentum EnergyBest Rate5c/kWh31 plans availableView Plansarrow_forward
2AGL4c/kWh4 plans availableView Plansarrow_forward
3Dodo Power & Gas1c/kWh16 plans availableView Plansarrow_forward
4Powershop1c/kWh18 plans availableView Plansarrow_forward

* Rates sourced from the AER Consumer Data Right API. Actual rates may vary based on your meter type and network area.

Why FiT rates are declining

With FiT Rates This Low, Is Exporting Still Worth It?

Even the best NSW feed-in tariff of 5c/kWh is a fraction of what you pay for electricity (around 30c/kWh). Self-consuming your solar saves you 25c/kWh more than exporting it.

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Export vs Self-Consumption

Export to grid
You earn
5c/kWh
Use with battery
You save
30c/kWh
Extra value per kWh
+25c

NSW Network Areas

Feed-in tariff availability varies by electricity network.

Ausgrid

Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast

1-5c/kWh36 plans

Essential Energy

Regional NSW

1-5c/kWh33 plans

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