The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program takes around 30% off the upfront cost of a home battery connected to solar. From 1 January 2027 the discount per kWh is about 16% lower than it is today.
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Connected to solar — new or existing panels. Grid-only batteries don't count.
5 kWh to 100 kWh in size, with the discount on up to the first 50 kWh.
Accredited installer, approved battery — ask for both to be confirmed on the quote.
Homes, small businesses and community groups can all get it.
Yes. The discount is for batteries connected to new or existing solar. A battery that only charges from the grid doesn't qualify.
You don't apply yourself. The discount comes through the scheme's certificates and is usually shown as a reduction on your installer's quote — so compare quotes after the discount.
Batteries from 5 kWh to 100 kWh. The discount is calculated on up to the first 50 kWh of usable capacity, and it tapers for larger batteries.
The installer must be accredited for the scheme and the battery must be an approved model. Ask your installer to confirm both on the quote.
The discount per kWh steps down every six months. From 1 January 2027 it's about 16% lower than it is now, and it drops again on 1 July 2027.
Installers fill up before a step-down. Post the job now, compare quotes from licence-checked locals, and deal with them directly. Your phone number stays private until you choose someone.
Post a battery job — freeA plain-English summary, not financial advice. The full rules are on the Australian Government's Cheaper Home Batteries page .
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