City of Charles Sturt

Community Renewables Program

The Solar Bulk Buy is returning for a final 2026 release!

The City of Charles Sturt Solar Bulk Buy is returning this September for one final round in 2026, giving local residents another opportunity to explore solar and battery options before battery rebates reduce in 2027.

If you’ve been considering solar, a home battery or expanding your existing system, now is the time to take another look.

Tickets are now available for our free in-person Solar & Battery Information Session. Hear about the latest solar and battery products, changes to government rebates, 2026 Bulk Buy pricing and how being part of a Virtual Power Plant could help you get more from your battery.

Over the past three years, 450+ City of Charles Sturt residents have signed up! 

Get your ticket today!

Gain exclusive access to City of Victor Harbor bulk buy discounts, discover the benefits of solar and batteries and hear about the program’s long-term vision directly from council.

From $1,000 to $100, Daniel saved 90% on his power bill

Daniel joined the Charles Sturt Solar & Battery Bulk Buy last year and the results speak for themselves. He went from paying over $1,000 a quarter for electricity to just $100 and even ended up in credit some months.

This is what real, local savings look like and now it’s your turn.

Want to be kept up to date?

If you haven’t already, register to receive email updates about the solar bulk buy community events, packages and pricing. 

What is the Charles Sturt Solar Bulk Buy?^

The goal for the Solar Bulk Buy Program is simple, give homeowners access to affordable solar and battery solutions that saves residents money and creates energy resiliency in our community.  

Over 450 residents have already joined the program, slashing their power bills, switching to clean solar energy and helping power a greener, more affordable future for Charles Sturt. 

The City of Charles Sturt declared a climate emergency in December 2019

The City of Charles Sturt recognises its role in supporting residents, helping them to save money on their energy bills, while powering our community more sustainably.

By making cost effective renewable energy solutions available we will help the community navigate electricity price increases and cost of living challenges, while at the same time delivering against our net zero objectives.

The 2024 Solar Bulk Buy was a key step to start driving this transformation, offering more people than ever before the opportunity to adopt affordable solar power solutions for their energy needs.

We are proud that more than 450 residents decided to get a solar system installed during our 2024, 2025 and 2026 programs. It is a testament to residents’ commitment to building a more sustainable future for all of Charles Sturt.

Register to be kept in the loop

^Coming September 2026

* Savings vary according to individual circumstances. Terms and Conditions apply. 

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