Origin Energy solar feed-in tariff
Origin Energy's highest open-ended solar feed-in tariff on a generally available plan is 3c/kWh, in Queensland (Go Variable Ongoing). Red Energy pays more there, at 5c/kWh. Live plan data as at 11 November 2026.
Origin Energy feed-in tariff by state
Origin Energy's best generally available single-rate plan in each state, using the rate paid on every exported kWh (capped or conditional bonus rates are left out), and how it ranks against every other retailer there.
| State | Feed-in (c/kWh) | Plan | Usage (c/kWh) | Rank | Highest in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 3 | Go Variable Ongoing | 29.82 | 7th of 19 | Diamond Energy, 3.1c |
| VIC | 1 | Affinity Variable - Cheap Bills - Oct'26 (Single Rate with Dedicated Circuit) | 24.15 | 9th of 20 | Powershop, 2c |
| QLD | 3 | Go Variable Ongoing | 26.85 | 5th of 18 | Red Energy, 5c |
| SA | 2 | Go Variable Ongoing | 39.82 | 6th of 17 | Diamond Energy, 3.1c |
Source: retailer plans published under the Consumer Data Right, refreshed daily, as at 11 November 2026. Usage rates include GST. Rates vary by network within a state.
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Most solar homes buy more power than they export, so the usage rate moves the bill more than the feed-in tariff. A plan with a high feed-in tariff and a high usage rate can cost more overall. Compare the whole plan for your address before switching.
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Get solar quotesOrigin Energy feed-in tariff questions
- What is Origin Energy's solar feed-in tariff?
- On generally available single-rate plans, Origin Energy's highest open-ended feed-in tariff is 3c/kWh, in Queensland (Go Variable Ongoing). Across its 178 plans with a feed-in tariff the median is 3c/kWh. Rates differ by state and network, so check the plan for your postcode.
- Is Origin Energy's feed-in tariff good?
- In NSW it ranks 7th of 19; Diamond Energy pays 3.1c/kWh. In VIC it ranks 9th of 20; Powershop pays 2c/kWh. In QLD it ranks 5th of 18; Red Energy pays 5c/kWh. In SA it ranks 6th of 17; Diamond Energy pays 3.1c/kWh. A higher feed-in tariff often comes with a higher usage rate, so compare the whole plan.
- Does Origin Energy pay the same feed-in tariff in every state?
- No. Retailers set different rates by state and by distribution network, and they change them during the year. The table on this page shows each state separately.
Reviewed by James Baker, Founder, EnergyPlans.com.au. Plan data as at 11 November 2026. Methodology.