Battery storage rebates have made home batteries significantly more accessible for Australian homeowners. This guide summarises the main programs available in 2025 — but note that programs open, close, and change regularly, so always verify current status before purchasing.
Victoria: Solar Homes Program
Victoria's Solar Homes program offers a rebate of up to $2,950 for battery storage, available to homeowners who already have (or are installing) an eligible solar system. The rebate is means-tested and subject to an annual cap on the number of applications.
Eligible batteries must meet minimum capacity and warranty requirements set by Solar Victoria. The program has been consistently popular and often exhausts its annual allocation — apply early in the financial year if possible.
South Australia: Home Battery Scheme
South Australia's Home Battery Scheme provides subsidised loans (not grants) to reduce the upfront cost of a battery system. The scheme targets homes with existing solar panels and aims to grow South Australia's virtual power plant capacity.
The subsidy amount depends on battery capacity and is applied as a discount on the purchase price. Eligible batteries must be installed by an approved retailer and connected to a VPP program.
New South Wales: Peak Demand Reduction Scheme
NSW offers incentives through the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), which issues peak demand reduction certificates (PDRCs) for battery installations. These certificates have a dollar value and are typically applied as a point-of-sale discount by installers registered with the scheme.
The value of the incentive depends on battery size and ranges from approximately $1,500 to $3,500 for typical residential systems.
Queensland
Queensland does not currently have a state-funded battery rebate program, though various retailer and network offers are available. Check with your electricity retailer about VPP participation incentives, which can offset costs.
Federal incentives: Small-scale Technology Certificates
Battery systems that include an eligible solar panel installation may generate Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) under the federal Renewable Energy Target. Standalone battery additions without new solar panels do not generally qualify.
Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs
Several network operators and retailers offer bill credits or upfront incentives in exchange for VPP participation — allowing them to call on your battery during peak grid demand periods. These include programs run by AGL, Origin, Tesla Energy, Amber Electric, and SA Power Networks.
VPP incentives can reduce effective battery cost by $500–$3,000 depending on the program and your location. See our VPP comparison guide for details.
Getting the full picture
The combination of state rebate, VPP incentive, and federal STCs can meaningfully reduce the payback period on a battery. Our calculator lets you input your rebate amount and models the adjusted payback period so you can see the full picture.