Solar Battery Rebates in Australia – Cheaper Home Batteries Program
LAST UPDATED: April 2025
This page covers the Australian Solar Battery Rebates for homes and businesses.
The Australian Federal Labor Government has announced the Cheaper Home Batteries Program rebate.
The 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”.
The solar battery rebate covers around 30% to 70% of the cost of the battery.
Details are:
- Open to households, small businesses, strata schemes and community groups
- Up to $300 per kWh of battery capacity to a maximum of 50kWh (although the battery can be up to 100kWh)
- 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”
- Works with and on top of existing State government battery rebate schemes
- Battery systems already ordered and installed between 6th April 2025 and 1st July 2025 can access the subsidy, as long as the systems are not switched on before 1st July 2025
- The Australian Federal battery rebate will reduce over time
The federal Liberal Party is expected to announce its own solar battery rebate in the coming weeks.
Solar Market is the most efficient way to source 3 quotes for batteries under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program and your relevant State Government Battery Rebate Scheme.
** the Cheaper Home Batteries Program has been previously known as the National Battery Booster Program.
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State Government Solar Battery Rebates
On top of the Federal battery rebate, each Australian State and Territory has its own approach to solar battery rebates. 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
Solar 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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