Solar Battery Rebates in Australia
LAST UPDATED MAY 2025
This page covers the Australian Solar Battery Rebates for homes and businesses.
What Is the Australian Federal Solar Battery Rebate?
The Australian Federal Government has launched the “Cheaper Home Batteries Program” that delivers a solar battery rebate to reduce the cost of a home or business battery system.
- Launch Date: 1 July 2025. BUT systems installed from 6th April 2025 still qualify as long as the system isn’t switched on (commissioned) until 1 July 2025.
- Rebate amount: Up to $372 per usable kilowatt-hour (kWh) and up to 50kWh (although the battery can be up to 100kWh). However the rebate will reduce over time.
- Typical saving: Around 30% off the battery system cost.
- Applies to: Homeowners, small businesses, strata schemes and community facilities
- Eligible batteries can be added to existing solar systems
- On-grid and Off-grid battery systems are eligible
- Batteries must be “Virtual Power Plant (VPP) ready”
The program is part of a $1 billion Government investment in energy storage aimed at improving grid stability and lowering electricity costs for consumers.
Who Can Get It?
To be eligible for the battery rebate, you must:
Own the property (residential or business)
Install a grid-connected battery system
Use the battery to store renewable energy (e.g. solar)
Ensure the system and installer meet program approved standards
Can I Combine the Federal Battery Rebate with a State Rebate?
Yes. The federal battery rebate can be combined with most state-based battery rebate programs. Depending on your location, you may be eligible for further savings from your state or territory.
Who is running the Australian Battery Rebate?
The national solar battery rebate will be administered under the current Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) which provides the existing STC incentive, often called the “solar rebate”.
Next Steps
You can compare quotes from accredited installers through us here at Solar Market.
Get 3 quotes for solar battery systems to compare from accredited installers
Confirm your battery system meets eligibility criteria
Schedule commissioning for 1 July 2025 or later
**the “Cheaper Home Batteries Program” has been previously known as the “National Battery Booster Program”.
Register For Australian Battery Rebate Alerts
Complete this form and we’ll alert you about relevant Australian battery rebates:
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Federal and state level battery rebate email captures.
State Government Solar Battery Rebates
On top of the Australian Federal solar battery rebate, each Australian State and Territory has its own approach to solar battery rebates. However, eligibility and incentive amounts vary significantly, so it’s essential to understand the options available in your area:
- ACT Battery Rebates
- NSW Battery Rebates
- NT Battery Rebates
- Queensland Battery Rebates
- South Australia Battery Rebates
- Tasmania Battery Rebates
- Victoria Battery Rebates
- WA Battery Rebates
Battery rebates help Aussie households to adopt renewable energy technologies and reduce energy bills.
Investing in a battery provides;
- Financial savings
- Increased energy independence (if you have solar).
- Backup in the event of power blackouts (some battery systems)
- Helps stabilise the electricity grid
The installers we connect you with can help determine the best battery for you and if you’re eligible for any of the battery rebates available.
What Types of Battery Rebates are available in Australia?
Battery rebates can come in many forms, such as an upfront payment, an interest-free loan or virtual power plant (VPP) offer.
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