How the 2025 Australian Cheaper Home Batteries Program Works

Starting 1 July 2025, the Australian Government is launching the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, a game-changing initiative to help households, small businesses, and community organisations install solar battery systems with substantial upfront discounts.

What Is the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?

The program is part of a $2.3 billion national investment to support energy storage uptake. It provides an upfront discount of around 30% on the cost of installing an eligible home battery system, helping more Australians take control of their energy use and lower their power bills.

The discount is delivered through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) by creating and selling Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) based on a battery’s usable capacity.

How the Discount Works

• The government will fund the discount by purchasing STCs created from eligible batteries.

• Each battery installation earns a set number of STCs based on usable capacity (up to 50 kWh).

• These STCs are worth approximately $40 each in 2025.

• The effective discount is estimated at $372 per kWh of usable capacity in 2025 (e.g. a 9 kWh battery may receive about $3,348 in discounts).

• The rebate value will decrease each year until 2030.

Who Is Eligible?

To access the rebate:

• The battery must be installed on or after 1 July 2025.

• The battery must be between 5 kWh and 100 kWh in nominal capacity.

• It must be listed on the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved battery list.

• The installer must be accredited through Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA).

• The system must be installed with a new or existing solar PV system—batteries without solar are not eligible.

• On-grid systems must be VPP-capable, though participation in a VPP is optional.

Can I Add to an Existing Battery?

Yes — if:

• The system hasn’t previously received a rebate under this program.

• The added capacity is at least 5 kWh, and the total system stays under 100 kWh.

Battery and Inverter Compatibility

• Existing inverters can be used if they are still on the CEC approved list or were not removed due to safety concerns.

• If your system is older, Shoalhaven Solar can assess whether upgrades are needed to qualify.

Why Pair a Battery with Your Solar?

Adding battery storage lets you:

• Store your solar power for evening use or blackouts

• Protect yourself from rising electricity prices

• Improve energy independence

• Participate in Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) for extra savings or earnings

Installing with Shoalhaven Solar

We make the process seamless:

1. Free site inspection and energy consultation

2. We help select an appropriately sized, eligible battery system

3. We manage the rebate paperwork and ensure compliance with all SRES rules

We only install batteries from trusted, approved brands like Tesla Powerwall, Sigenergy, and Alpha ESS, and ensure all systems meet VPP-ready and safety standards.

Want to make the most of the rebate?

Now is the perfect time. Contact Shoalhaven Solar today on (02) 4464 1597 or request your free quote. We’ll help ensure your home is ready to claim the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate from July 1 2025.