Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Cheaper Home Batteries Program​

FEDERAL BATTERY REBATE | Update: 8 Jul, 2025 

Starting 1 July 2025, the Australian Government will launch the $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program, aimed at accelerating battery adoption by offering upfront discounts of around 30% on the cost of installing small battery storage systems (less than 100 kWh) for eligible households, businesses, and community organisations.

The discount will be based on the battery’s usable capacity and will gradually reduce over time until 2030. 

So the earlier you join, the more you can save.

If you are interested in hearing more about home battery storage, please contact us using the form below.

Overview

📌 The government will provide up to a 30% discount on battery installation for 1 million households by 2030.

📌 Battery systems with a capacity range of 5–50kWh are eligible for the rebate, with an estimated subsidy of over $372 per kWh (2025 Only)

📌 The larger the installed capacity, the higher the rebate. This can be combined with state rebates for even greater savings!

Eligibility

1️⃣ Each address can apply, limited to one system per household. Owners of multiple properties can apply separately.

2️⃣ Those who already have a battery installed can also apply for capacity expansion. The 5–50kWh range is eligible.

3️⃣ Installations starting from July 1 will be eligible

4️⃣ The installed battery must be deployed together with a solar system and support VPP (Virtual Power Plant) functionality.

5️⃣ The federal rebate has a capped total budget, so it’s recommended to apply early to secure your eligibility and maximum rebate amount.

Estimated Rebate

🔋 10kWh battery: Estimated rebate around $3,700

🔋 20kWh battery: Estimated rebate around $7,400

🔋 30kWh battery: Estimated rebate around $11,100

🔋 40kWh battery: Estimated rebate around $14,800

🔋 50kWh battery: Estimated rebate around $18,600

STC Details
  • The number of small-scale technology certificates (STCs) that a battery system is eligible for will be in reference to the kilowatt-hours of usable capacity of the battery system. The usable capacity is the amount of energy that can be discharged from a battery and represents the power that a home or small business can draw from the battery.
  • STCs will only be provided for the first 50 kWh of the usable capacity of a battery system.
    • The discount rate in 2025 would be represented as 9.3 STCs per kWh of usable capacity, equivalent to around $372 per kWh.
  • The number of STCs will decline for battery systems installed in 2026 and later years until the scheme ends in 2030.
Year 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Estimated value per kWh
$372
$336
$296
$260
$224
$188
STC factor
9.3
8.4
7.4
6.5
5.6
9.3

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