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Incentives For Residential Batteries In NSW

NSW Government Changes to NSW battery incentives from 1 July 2025

The NSW Government battery discount can be claimed for battery installations up until Monday 30 June 2025. This discount cannot be combined with the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program discount which starts from Tuesday 1 July 2025. The NSW battery installation discount will no longer be available after 1 July 2025. However, the incentive to connect your battery to a Virtual Power Plant will increase from 1 July 2025 and can be combined with the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.

The NSW Government home battery incentive program offers significant savings for residents and businesses, but is now only available until 30 June 2025. Eligible participants could receive between $770 and $1150 and $1600 and $2400 off the upfront installation cost of a household battery for homes and businesses with existing solar systems. 

NSW Government Battery Incentive Details

Unlike a rebate, the discount on the installation cost of your battery is provided as an incentive to an accredited supplier. The accredited supplier will pass on the discount to you via your chosen local installer.

The incentive is proportional to the usable capacity of the battery in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Larger batteries will receive a larger incentive. If you’re eligible and until 1 July 2025, discounts range between:

  • $770 and $1150 when you install a new 6.5 kWh battery
  • $1600 and $2400 when you install a new 13.5 kWh battery

For homes and businesses without solar, the incentive can be included in a quote for a new solar and battery system installation.

The NSW Government battery discount can be claimed for battery installations up until Monday 30 June 2025. This discount cannot be combined with the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program discount, which begins on Tuesday 1 July 2025. From 1 July 2025, this NSW battery installation discount will no longer be available.

NEW: Larger incentive to connect to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)

The incentive to connect your battery to a Virtual Power Plant will increase from Tuesday 1 July 2025.

This will almost double the upfront incentive you’ll receive. For example, the payment you receive for a 27 kWh battery will increase from around $800 to around $1,500.

This incentive can be combined with the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program discount.

For more information, visit the NSW Government page on Incentives for Residential Batteries.

Eligibility for NSW Battery Rebates & Incentives

To qualify for these incentives, you must:

  • Have an existing solar system or be purchasing rooftop solar.
  • Purchase a new battery.
  • Use a certified installer
  • Meet the requirements for eligible batteries.

How to Get Started

The battery incentives are available now. Contact your local Solahart dealer today to arrange an in-home quote.

Range of Batteries at Solahart

Adding solar battery storage to your solar power system allows you to store your unused energy so you can use it when you need it (at night, on low-sunlight days, when utility rates are more expensive or during blackouts). Batteries in our range include Tesla Powerwall, SolarEdge Home Battery, and GoodWe batteries. 

Learn about our full range of energy storage solutions here. 

Benefits of Installing Batteries in NSW

  • Enhanced Grid Reliability: More batteries across NSW will make the grid more reliable and stable.
  • Reduced Fossil Fuel Reliance: Helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels during peak demand periods.
  • Environmental Impact: Contributes to reducing NSW’s emissions by 70% by 2035 and achieving net zero by 2050.

Wondering if a battery is right for you? Learn about the six factors to consider if you're thinking of installing a home battery storage system. 

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  • Does the incentive money get paid to the customer or to Solahart?

    The incentive is not a direct rebate to customers. It’s provided as an upfront discount to the accredited supplier that installs the battery and then it is passed onto the customer.

  • What is an accredited supplier?

    Accredited suppliers are also known as Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs). These are businesses that have been accredited by the scheme administrator (IPART) to conduct specific installations and upgrades under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS). Solahart is an accredited supplier.

  • Are there any requirements to be eligible for the battery incentives?

    Yes, you’ll need to have solar installed on the premises, and use an accredited supplier under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) to install the battery. If you don’t have solar, you can have the incentive priced into a new solar and battery system installation.

  • What battery storage capacities are eligible for this incentive?

    Batteries with storage between 2 and 28 kWh are eligible for this incentive. The incentive provided is proportional to the usable capacity of the battery.  

    Most households will find batteries well below 28 kWh to be sufficient for their needs. The national average energy use for a 5-person household is 25 kWh per day.  

    Some batteries can also be stacked to enable you to increase capacity later. Your local Solahart Dealer be able to provide more information on what capacity is best suited to your needs.

  • Can I receive an incentive for a battery that is already installed?

    The installation incentive is only available for new battery installations. 

    Batteries already installed may be eligible to receive a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) incentive, provided the battery has 6 years of the manufacturer's warranty remaining and meets the equipment requirements. Find out more here.

  • Can I receive the incentive if I am off-grid?

    No. The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) aims to reduce the load on the electricity grid. Off-grid batteries do not directly help reduce the load on the grid.

Published on: 06 May 2025