The Australian Federal Government has announced a groundbreaking initiative that will make home battery storage more affordable than ever before. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program, set to launch on July 1st, 2025, represents a $ 2.3 billion investment aimed at helping over one million Australian households install battery systems by 2030. This program offers a significant opportunity for homeowners to reduce energy costs, increase energy independence, and contribute to a more sustainable power grid.

What is the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program expands the highly successful Smallscale Renewable Energy Scheme( SRES) that has already helped millions of Australians install rooftop solar systems. This new initiative provides an upfront discount of approximately 30 % on purchasing and installing home battery systems, making energy storage technology accessible to more Australian households.

How Much Could You Save?

Under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, eligible battery systems will receive a maximum rebate of $ 372 per kilowatt-hour( kWh) of usable battery capacity.

After administrative fees, this translates to approximately $ 330 per usable kWh in actual price reduction.

For example:

• A battery with 13.5 kWh usable capacity could receive upto $ 4,500 rebate in 2025

• Larger systems up to 50 kWh capacity could receive upto $ 18,000 in 2025

The rebate works similarly to the solar panel rebate, with the subsidy amount gradually reducing each year until the program concludes at the end of 2030.

Are You Eligible for the Battery Rebate?

To qualify for the federal battery rebate, your installation must meet these key requirements:

• Battery systems must have a usable capacity between 5 kWh and 50 kWh( Systems up to 100 kWh can be installed, but only the first 50 kWh is subsidised)

• Batteries must be approved by the Clean Energy Council

• Installation must be completed by a CEC-accredited installer

• Batteries must be connected to either a new or existing solar system

• Systems must be capable of connecting to a Virtual Power Plant( VPP), though participation is not mandatory

The rebate is not means-tested, meaning any household in any income bracket is eligible, but you can only claim the rebate once per property. If you own multiple properties with solar systems, each property may qualify for its own rebate.

The Financial Benefits of Adding Battery Storage

Adding battery storage to your solar system can deliver substantial financial benefits beyond just the upfront rebate.

Combining immediate rebate savings and ongoing electricity bill reductions makes battery storage a compelling investment for Australian households in 2025 and beyond.

Act Now to Secure Your Battery System

While the program officially begins on July 1, 2025, there’ s an important provision for early adopters: batteries installed before this date can still qualify for the rebate as long as they are not switched on until the program begins. Given the anticipated high demand and potential installer backlogs once the program launches, securing your place in the installation queue now could be a smart strategy.

Industry experts are already recommending that homeowners get quotes and book their systems ahead of time to avoid delays.

Why Choose Skyline Solar for Your Battery Installation?

As an established provider of solar and battery solutions in Australia since 2010, Skyline Solar is perfectly positioned to help you navigate the Cheaper Home Batteries Program and maximise your savings:

Contact Skyline Solar Today

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform how Australian households store and use energy.

Call us today or visit our website to learn more about how the Cheaper Home Batteries Program can benefit your household and take the first step toward energy independence.