Solar battery rebate
Solar & battery rebates in Australia — compared by state
Australia has a federal battery discount plus state programs that change often. Compare what may be available in every state and territory, see which schemes are open or closed, then check your postcode.
Australia has a federal battery discount that applies nationwide, plus separate state and territory programs that change often. This page compares what may be available across the country — then you can check your postcode for a personalised view of solar and battery rebates in your area.
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program may take roughly 30% off an eligible battery nationwide. The rate steps down over time and changed on 1 May 2026, so timing matters — see the federal battery rebate page for detail.
Battery rebates by state (2026)
| State | Main state battery support | Status | Stacks with federal? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | PDRS VPP connection incentive (battery joined to an approved VPP) | Open | Yes | Upfront BESS1 rebate closed; VPP incentive continues |
| VIC | No state battery rebate (VEU covers other upgrades) | Federal only | Federal applies | Solar Victoria covers solar / hot water |
| QLD | No current state battery rebate | Closed | Federal applies | Battery Booster has ended |
| SA | REPS VPP incentive + City of Adelaide bonus | Open | Yes | Home Battery Scheme closed |
| WA | WA Residential Battery Scheme + no-interest loan | Open | Yes | Up to ~$1,300 Synergy / ~$3,800 Horizon |
| TAS | No current state battery rebate | Closed | Federal applies | Energy Saver Loan closed Sep 2025 |
| ACT | Sustainable Household Scheme (0% loan) | Open | Yes (loan) | Interest-free finance, not a cash rebate |
| NT | Home & Business Battery Scheme | Allocated | Federal applies | Funding fully allocated |
Indicative summary only — programs change regularly. Confirm current details before installing.
Open vs closed battery schemes
People often search for schemes that have already closed. Here’s what’s changed and what to check instead, so you don’t miss a current alternative.
| State / level | Program | Status | What changed | Check instead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Cheaper Home Batteries | Open (changed) | Rate steps down + tiered from 1 May 2026 | Still available |
| NSW | BESS1 upfront rebate / Empowering Homes loan | Closed | Retired 30 Jun 2025 to avoid double-dipping | PDRS VPP incentive + federal |
| QLD | Battery Booster Program | Closed | Ended after funding used | Federal discount |
| SA | Home Battery Scheme | Closed | Subsidy ended after funding allocated | REPS VPP + federal |
| TAS | Energy Saver Loan Scheme | Closed | Closed September 2025 | Federal discount |
| NT | Home & Business Battery Scheme | Allocated | Funding fully allocated | Federal discount |
| WA | WA Residential Battery Scheme | Open | Launched 1 Jul 2025 | Apply via approved vendor |
How the federal rebate works
The federal discount is delivered as an upfront reduction through Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) and is designed to stack with most state programs. For the full explanation and the 1 May 2026 changes, see the federal battery rebate page, or try the battery rebate calculator for an indicative figure.
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Common questions
Nationally, the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program may take around 30% off an eligible battery. On top of that, some states add their own support — for example WA's Residential Battery Scheme, a NSW VPP incentive, or SA's REPS VPP incentive. Others are federal-only.
Often yes — the federal discount is designed to stack with eligible state programs like the WA scheme, NSW PDRS VPP incentive or SA REPS. Each has its own rules.
The federal program generally requires the battery to be paired with new or existing solar and to be VPP-capable. State programs have their own conditions.
The federal program broadly covers batteries in the 5–100 kWh range, with the rebate based on usable capacity and tiered for larger sizes. Confirm current limits before installing.
No. We're an independent information and enquiry service and are not a government website. We don't guarantee rebate approval.
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