Australian Solar Battery Rebates & Incentives

State by State + Federal

Last updated: 27 August 2025 (AEST)

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Thinking about a solar battery for blackout backup and bill savings?

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This page summarises federal and state rebates, loans and VPP bonuses—in one place—so you can see what's on offer where you live and how incentives stack.

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Federal: Cheaper Home Batteries Program (nationwide)

What it is:

~30% upfront discount on eligible small-scale home batteries, delivered via retailers/installers under the SRES framework. Value reduces over time until 2030.

Eligibility highlights:

• Battery 5–100 kWh nominal

• STCs awarded on first 50 kWh of usable capacity

• Must be installed with new or existing solar PV

• Safety/accreditation rules apply (CEC product list; SAA battery accreditation)

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What's available today  | solar battery rebates australia

Region	What you can get (headline)	Can it stack with Federal?	Status
Federal (nationwide)	~30% upfront discount on eligible home batteries via Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP); size eligibility 5–100 kWh, STCs on first 50 kWh usable; runs from 1 July 2025, value phases down to 2030.	N/A (base program)	Active ✅
NSW	State installation discount ended 1 July 2025. VPP signup incentive still available, up to ~$1,500 depending on usable kWh; can stack with the Federal discount.	Yes (VPP bonus + Federal)	Limited⌛
VIC	Solar Victoria battery loans closed (no new applications). Households now rely on Federal CHBP (plus any retailer/VPP offers).	—	Closed ⛔
QLD	Battery Booster state rebate (up to $4,000) is closed to new applications; Federal CHBP now the main incentive.	—	Closed ⛔
SA	Solar Battery Scheme closed. Residents can still access VPP offers (SA VPP) and the Federal discount.	Yes (VPP + Federal)	Limited⌛
WA	WA Residential Battery Scheme open from 1 July 2025: rebates up to $1,300 (Synergy) or $3,800 (Horizon Power) + interest-free loans up to $10,000 for eligible households; designed to complement Federal CHBP.	Yes (State + Federal)	Active ✅
ACT	Sustainable Household Scheme 0% loans up to $15,000 over up to 10 years; Next Gen rebates closed; may combine with Federal CHBP (and concession-holder programs).	Yes (Loan + Federal)	Active ✅
TAS	Energy Saver Loan Scheme (0% loans for eligible upgrades, incl. batteries). No separate state battery rebate; use with Federal CHBP.	Yes (Loan + Federal)	Active ✅
NT	Home and Business Battery Scheme closed after funding cap; residents rely on Federal CHBP and retailer/VPP offers.	—	Closed ⛔

State by State Details | solar battery rebates australia

New South Wales (NSW) ⌛

State install discount:

Ended 1 July 2025 (not combinable once the Federal program started).

What remains:

VPP signup incentive (residential demand response) pays an upfront bonus based on usable kWh when you connect your battery to a VPP—can be stacked with the Federal discount. Govt comms indicate up to ~$1,500 for larger systems.

Good to know:

NSW's Peak Demand Reduction Scheme rules now sit alongside the Federal program; eligibility tools and guidance are on the state site.

Victoria ( VIC) ⛔

Status: Solar Victoria battery loans are closed to new applicants (page updated 11 Aug 2025). They now direct households to the Federal CHBP.

Queensland (QLD) ⛔

Battery Booster (state):

Launched 2024 ($3,000–$4,000), but the program is now closed to new applications. If you already had conditional approval, you typically had 90 days to install/claim.

Now:

Households can use the Federal CHBP for the main upfront discount.

South Australia (SA) ⌛

Solar Battery Scheme:

Closed to new applications.

Still available:

SA Virtual Power Plant participation (AGL/Tesla + SA Gov support) and private VPP offers, which can improve payback when combined with the Federal discount.

Western Australia (WA) ✅

WA Residential Battery Scheme (from 1 July 2025):

• Rebate: Up to $1,300 (Synergy customers, $130/kWh) or $3,800 (Horizon Power customers, $380/kWh). Designed to complement the Federal CHBP.

  
  

• Finance: Interest-free loans up to $10,000 for eligible households to reduce upfront cost.

Australian Capital Territory(ACT) ✅

Sustainable Household Scheme:

0% loans $2,000–$15,000 over up to 10 years; batteries are eligible.

Next Gen Energy Storage:

Closed (target met). Use SHS loans + Federal CHBP instead.

Note: Concession-holder rebates (Home Energy Support Program) can complement financing for some households.

Tasmania(TAS) ✅

Energy Saver Loan Scheme: Energy Saver Loan Scheme: 0% loans for eligible energy upgrades (including battery storage). No separate state battery rebate; combine the loan with Federal CHBP.

Northern Territory(NT) ⛔

Home and Business Battery Scheme: Home and Business Battery Scheme: Closed after reaching funding cap. Earlier settings included $400/kWh up to $12,000, but no new grants are being approved. Residents can still use Federal CHBP.

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Can you stack incentives?

Federal + State: Often yes—for example, NSW VPP bonuses or the WA rebate/loan can stack with the Federal discount. Always check your retailer's quote to ensure stackability is shown on one line itemised as Federal vs State/VPP.

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How to maximise your savings (quick checklist)

Right-size usable kWh to your night usage and essential circuits (fridge, lights, modem, garage).

Check stacking (Federal + state/VPP) and confirm who claims the discount (usually the retailer applies it upfront on your invoice).

Quote apples-to-apples: show usable kWh, backup output (kW), warranty years/cycles, VPP terms, and all switchboard works.

Pick approved products & accredited installers (CEC battery list; SAA battery accreditation).