The NSW Government has asked IPART to provide advice on the value of solar exports since 2012. In September 2023, the NSW Government provided IPART with a Terms of Reference to continue this role for the next 3 financial years (2024-25 to 2026-27).
This report contains our all-day and time-of-day solar feed-in benchmark ranges for 2025-26, how we consulted and considered stakeholder feedback, and the methodology we used to calculate these benchmarks.
Our all-day benchmark range for 2025-26 is 4.8 to 7.3 c/kWh. Most retailers in NSW offer flat-rate solar feed-in tariff benchmark ranges.
Our time-of-day benchmark ranges for 2025-26 vary by distribution network and generally range from 3 to 5 c/kWh from 10am to 3pm to over 20 c/kWh during the evening. As of 26 May 2025, only one retailer in NSW offered solar feed-in tariffs that vary based on the time of day.