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Activity 47: A new way to fund commercial solar in Victoria.

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Activity 47, a new method in the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEUVictorian Energy Upgrades is a Victorian government energy efficiency program that gives every Victorian household and business the opportunity to receive rebates or discounts on energy saving products.) program, lets Victorian businesses bring future energy savingsElectricity or gas savings or both. forward as an upfront discount on commercial solar. 

What Activity 47 covers 

Activity 47 applies to grid-connected commercial and industrial solar PVSolar Photovoltaic systems between 30 kW and 200 kW. That sizing suits factories, warehouses, offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and large retail or multi-use sites. 

Eligible systems generate Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) under Activity 47A and 47B. Systems under 100 kW may also qualify for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCsSmall-scale Technology Certificate under the Australian Renewable Energy Target. More), stacking two incentives against the same installation. 

What if my system is bigger than 200 kW? 

Activity 47 caps at 200 kW, but larger systems can still claim VEU incentives through other pathways: 

Why act now 

The financial case is straightforward: VEU incentives reduce the upfront cost of the installation, which improves project economics and shortens payback. Acting earlier in the program cycle also means securing certificate value before market dynamics shift and locking in installer availability before demand tightens. 

Next step 

Northmore Gordon helps Victorian businesses assess Activity 47 eligibility, model the incentive value against a specific site, and structure the certificate transaction. If you operate a site that could fit a 30–200 kW system, or a larger one, get in touch to scope the opportunity. 

Talk to Sid Bansal today and discover how your business can benefit from Activity 47.

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What is Activity 47 in the context of Victorian solar funding?

Activity 47 is a new method under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program that lets Victorian businesses bring future energy savings forward as an upfront discount on commercial solar installations.

What size range of solar PV systems does Activity 47 apply to?

Activity 47 applies to grid-connected commercial and industrial solar PV systems between 30 kW and 200 kW, a sizing that suits factories, warehouses, offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and large retail or multi-use sites.

What certificates can Activity 47 systems generate?

Eligible systems generate Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) under Activity 47A and 47B, and systems under 100 kW may also qualify for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), allowing two incentives to be stacked against the same installation.

What options exist for systems larger than 200 kW that don't qualify under Activity 47?

Activity 47 caps at 200 kW, but larger systems can still claim VEU incentives through other pathways: systems of 200–400 kW can use Streamlined Measurement and Verification (SMM4), which has lighter evidence requirements and faster certificate processing, while systems of 400 kW–10 MW+ can use Advanced Measurement and Verification, a project-based assessment suited to large, complex installations.

Why does the article recommend acting now on Activity 47?

The article explains that VEU incentives reduce the upfront cost of installation, improving project economics and shortening payback, and that acting earlier in the program cycle helps secure certificate value before market dynamics shift and locks in installer availability before demand tightens.

How can businesses get help assessing Activity 47 eligibility?

Northmore Gordon helps Victorian businesses assess Activity 47 eligibility, model the incentive value against a specific site, and structure the certificate transaction; businesses operating a site that could fit a 30–200 kW system, or a larger one, are invited to get in touch to scope the opportunity by talking to Sid Bansal.

Who wrote the article on Activity 47 and when was it published?

The article was written by Sid Bansal and published on May 25, 2026, under the Articles section of the Northmore Gordon site.

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