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Indicative maximum saving from the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program on a mid-20s kWh eligible battery (around 27 kWh of usable capacity) in 2026, based on an STC factor of 6.8 and a typical STC clearing price of around $37 after admin fees. The first 14 kWh of any battery is subsidised at the full per-kWh rate (roughly $252 per kWh); capacity from 14 kWh to 28 kWh is subsidised at 60% of the full rate (roughly $151 per kWh); capacity above 28 kWh is subsidised at 15% of the full rate. Smaller batteries get a proportionally smaller rebate (eg around $2,500 on a 10 kWh battery, around $3,500 on a 14 kWh battery). The discount is paid via the STC framework and steps down every 6 months through 31 December 2030. State top-ups may apply where available but are not included in the $5,500 figure.

The "$0 upfront", "$0 deposit" and similar phrases on this page refer to financing arrangements offered by accredited third-party lenders to eligible homeowners. Batteries supplied under these arrangements are not free. The total cost of the battery is repaid by the customer over the term of a finance agreement with the lender, and the customer remains liable for all repayments regardless of any energy savings achieved. The phrase "bill savings cover the repayment" refers to the typical outcome whereby the monthly finance repayment is approximately offset by the savings generated through reduced grid imports and applicable feed-in tariff credits. This is indicative only and actual results vary. Finance is subject to credit approval. Customers should read all finance terms carefully before signing.

Indicative dollar value of one 6-month step-down in the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program on a typical 10 kWh battery, based on current STC clearing prices. Actual delta depends on battery capacity and certificate market price at the time of install. The next scheduled step-down is 1 January 2027. Each step is locked in once the date passes.

A federal program providing a discount on eligible household battery installations, paid via the Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) framework. The discount reduces every 6 months through 31 December 2030. Eligibility is subject to battery, installer, and timing requirements. Administered by the Clean Energy Regulator.

NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS VPP), WA Residential Battery Scheme, ACT Sustainable Household Scheme and other state-level programs have independent eligibility rules, funding caps and end dates. Some are loans rather than direct rebates. SA, VIC, QLD, TAS and NT do not currently have an active state battery rebate. Our quiz screens current programs by postcode but final eligibility is confirmed at quote stage.

We are not a battery installer. We match eligible homeowners with installers in our network who are expected to hold Clean Energy Council accreditation and Solar Accreditation Australia certification. Final pricing, system specifications, finance terms and rebate applications are handled by the installer who quotes your job. Solar Incentives may receive a referral fee from installers when a job proceeds; this does not change your price.