Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Home Battery Rebate: What You Need to Know – and How Solahart Can Help
Save on a Home Battery with the New Government Rebate
From 1 July 2025, eligible Australians can access a federal rebate of up to $3,720 on a 10kWh battery system — making it more affordable than ever to store your solar energy and reduce your power bills.
Solahart is here to help you take full advantage of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with expert advice, premium battery solutions, and trusted installation.
How Much Is the Solar Battery Rebate?
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers up to $372 per usable kilowatt-hour (kWh) of battery capacity (before fees). After fees, the average customer saves approximately $330 per kWh — which could reduce the upfront cost of a 10kWh home battery by around $3,300
Who Is Eligible for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
You may qualify for the rebate if your battery system meets the following criteria:
- Between 5kWh and 100kWh in nominal capacity (Only the first 50kWh are rebate-eligible)
- Installed by a CEC-accredited battery installer
- Uses a Clean Energy Council–approved solar battery
- Capable of connecting to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) (participation not required)
- Installed on a residential home, small business, or community building
- Connected to a new or existing solar PV system
- Installed for permanent use (not portable or resold)
- Not an electric vehicle or portable energy storage device
You may also upgrade or expand an existing battery system if it hasn’t previously received the rebate and the added capacity is at least 5kWh.
For full eligibility criteria, read Intended eligibility for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
What Can You Do Now?
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Book a Free Solar Assessment
If you don’t yet have solar, we’ll guide you through installation — batteries are only eligible when connected to a solar PV system.
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Explore Battery Options
Solahart offers a range of advanced battery systems, including options that are fully VPP-ready, helping you unlock even greater savings and energy independence.
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Review Your Quote
Our local Solahart team will confirm your eligibility and help you maximise your rebate.
Why Home Batteries Are a Smart Move
As more Australians embrace solar energy, home batteries are quickly becoming the next step towards smarter, more sustainable living. Here’s why installing a battery could be one of the best energy decisions you make:
- Maximise your solar investment
- Store your excess solar energy and use it day or night
- Reduce your energy bills and reliance on the grid
- Enjoy greater energy independence and backup during blackouts (blackout functionality may be required at an additional cost)
- Take part in a smarter, more sustainable energy future
Why Choose Solahart
As one of Australia’s most trusted names in solar, Solahart has been helping households take control of their energy bills for over 70 years. When it comes to battery storage – especially with new government rebates announced creating unprecedented demand – choosing the right partner is more important than ever. Here’s why thousands of Australians choose Solahart:
- Experience you can trust
- Premium battery solutions
- We are not just solar; we are part of a Smart Energy Ecosystem
- Warranties & Support you can rely on
- Tailored Interest-free finance available for eligible customers
Disclaimer
*Australian Government incentive: From 1 July 2025, incentives for batteries are available to eligible households under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). For further details, including full eligibility criteria, see https://cer.gov.au/batteries. Western Australia: From 1 July 2025, battery rebates are available under the WA Residential Battery Scheme to eligible Synergy and Horizon Power customers in Western Australia. Households are required to participate in a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) in order to receive this rebate. For further details, including full eligibility criteria, see www.wa.gov.au/organisation/energy-policy-wa/wa-residential-battery-scheme. The WA Scheme is complimentary to the Federal Government’s battery rebate under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. New South Wales: The amount shown above is not a deduction from this Quotation. Rather, it is an estimate of an incentive that eligible NSW homeowners may be able to receive under the NSW Government’s Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS). The BESS2 incentive requires connection of an eligible home battery to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Interested homeowners should contact their desired VPP operator to receive an accurate estimate and to access the incentive. For further details, including full eligibility criteria, see www.energy.nsw.gov.au/nsw-plans-and-progress/regulation-and-policy/energy-security-safeguard/residential-solar-battery-demand-response-eligibility.
