FAQs

Your battery must be VPP-capable, but you don’t need to actually join a VPP. The system just needs to have the technical ability to connect if you choose to in the future.

Battery systems with a nominal capacity between 5 kWh and 100 kWh are eligible for this program. However, the rebate only applies to the first 50 kWh of usable capacity.

Absolutely! The rebate specifically applies to adding battery storage to existing solar systems. This is actually the most common scenario we see.

Yes, your battery must be paired with either existing or new rooftop solar panels. You cannot claim the rebate for a standalone battery system without solar.

You can claim one rebate per property. If you own multiple properties, you can claim the rebate for each address, provided each has its own electricity meter.

Good question, this is where transparency matters. The government says the rebate could be “up to $372 per kWh”, but this is the theoretical maximum if certificates sell for their absolute peak value of $40 each. In reality, after transaction fees, administration costs, and current market conditions, certificates typically sell for around $37 each. That’s where our $344 per kWh figure comes from – it’s what you’ll actually receive, not what looks good in marketing.

Install as early as possible. While battery costs are expected to drop over the same period, early installation maximises both rebate value and cost savings. The 2025 rebate offers the highest financial benefit, and with installer capacity constraints anticipated, early booking helps avoid potential delays.

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program rebate follows a structured annual decline schedule designed to encourage early adoption whilst accounting for expected battery cost reductions:

2025 (Current Year)

• Rebate: $344 per usable kWh (after fees)
• 10 usable kWh battery discount: ~$3,440

2026

• Rebate: $311 per usable kWh (9.6% decline)
• 10 usable kWh battery discount: ~$3,110

2027-2029

• Annual decline: Approximately 9-10% per year
• Rates reviewed annually based on market conditions

2030 (Final Year)

• Rebate: ~$185 per usable kWh (46% reduction from 2025)
• 10 usable kWh battery discount: ~$1,850
• Program concludes at year-end

Here’s what your savings actually look like: the government creates 9.3 certificates for every kWh of battery you install. Each certificate is worth around $37 in real money after all the fees and admin costs are sorted. That works out to about $344 per kWh of actual savings in your pocket.

We use the actual figure, not the theoretical maximum, to provide you with realistic savings expectations. Here are some examples:

• 10 kWh battery: Around $3,440 rebate
• 13.5 kWh battery: Around $4,644 rebate
• 16 kWh battery: Around $5,504 rebate
• 20 kWh battery: Around $6,880 rebate
• 30 kWh battery: Around $10,320 rebate
• 40 kWh battery: Around $13,760 rebate
• 50 kWh battery: Around $17,200 rebate

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a $2.3 billion Federal Government initiative that can help you take control of your energy storage. From 1 July 2025, you can get around 30% off the upfront cost of battery installations – that’s up to $3,440 off a typical 10 kWh system.