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Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost

NSW Government

Funding amountUp to $200,000
DeadlineCloses Fri, 4 Dec 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost initiative provides funding to support the installation of solar PV systems on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW in selected suburbs.

Eligibility

Who can apply To be eligible to apply for funding you must be one of the following: a residential owners corporation (OC) responsible for the management of a strata scheme under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 a strata managing agent as outlined in the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 , if authorised to do so by the OC. The application can be made by a nominated resident, on behalf of the OC, if they are authorised to do so. Types of projects funded under this grant For detailed information on what types of projects can be funded, refer to Section 2 of the grant guidelines. When the project can start and end Solar photovoltaic (PV) system installations must be completed, and final reporting provided to the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department) by 30 April 2027. Note : By this time, the electricity produced must be distributed to all residential lots in the building and shared proportionately among them. The project must be completed by 30 April 2027. Outcomes for projects funded under this grant The program aims to help people living in NSW suburbs with SEIFA deciles between 1 and 4: improve their access to renewable energy reduce their electricity costs participate in the clean energy transition. What costs you can apply for For detailed information on what types of costs can be funded, refer to Section 2 of the grant guidelines. Who can’t apply Applicants that are not eligible include: individual property owners government agencies private sector businesses and agencies educational institutions local government authorities not for profit organisations social housing tenants community housing providers. What costs you can't apply for For detailed information on what types of costs cannot be funded, refer to Section 2 of the grant guidelines. Types of projects not funded under this grant For detailed information on what types of projects cannot be funded, refer to Section 2 of the grant guidelines. What co-contributions are required Up to 80% of eligible products and installation costs will be covered by grant funding, with the remaining 20% being a contribution from the owner’s corporation. Additional eligibility requirements Successful projects will receive up to 80% of eligible installation costs , capped at $200,000 (excluding GST) . Funding does not cover GST (unless the recipient is GST‑registered), interest payments, or other ineligible costs.

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