Australian Government's Rebates
FEDERAL BATTERY REBATE
$6,960
Up to $272 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of usable battery capacity (estimated maximum $6,960) of purchase & installation of solar battery energy storage system.
Federal Government's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
Federal Incentives
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme remains the bedrock of Australian solar, acting as a direct discount at the point of sale in every state.
Up to 40% of total purchase & installation costs of rooftop solar and energy-efficient appliances like solar hot water and heat pump water heaters.
Up to $272 per kWh of usable battery capacity (estimated maximum $6,960). A 14 kWh battery attracts an estimated $3,808 incentive in 2026.
State Government Rebate & Incentives
ACT Government's Solar & Battery Storage Rebates, Incentives, Grant, and Loan
The ACT Government highly promoting sustainable & clean energy and providing $5000(2500*2) rebates as upfront costs of installing rooftop solar and energy-efficient home appliances like solar hot water systems, heat pump water heaters etc. under Home Energy Support Program. If you are eligible for the Home Energy Support Program, you may also be able to get a zero‑interest loan of up to $10,000 for products such as rooftop solar.
At ACT, You can get low-interest loan, with a 3% interest rate “Green Loan” upto $15,000 for upgrading your property with energy-efficient home appliances such as battery storage, solar hot water systems, heat pump water heaters, EV chargers etc. under the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme. You have up to 10 years to repay it.
Apartment complex owner’s corporation in ACT can get up to $50,000 as Commonwealth grant/rebate and up to $50,000 as zero-interest green loan for installing rooftop solar system under the Solar Banks Initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme which is managed by Solar for Apartments Program. For green loan $50,000, owner’s corporation have up to 10 years to repay it.
Feed-in tariffs vary depending on your energy plan and electricity retailer. In 2025, the feed-in tariff rate in Australian Capital Territory (ACT), is 5–12c/kWh.
NSW Government's Solar & Battery Storage Rebates, Incentives, and Grant
Eligible NSW residents can access zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to install energy-saving and cost-cutting upgrades such as rooftop solar, household batteries, insulation, reverse-cycle air conditioning etc. under the Home Energy Saver Program. In addition to loans, the program will provide discounts of up to $4,000 to eligible families looking to upgrade with energy-saving measures.
The NSW Government providing 50% of total cost up to $150,000 of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the Apartment Complex under the Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) Grant Program. This initiative benefits residents, including renters, by helping to lower energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
NSW resident can receive an incentive of $550-$1500 (10kWh to 27kWh)for connecting battery energy storage system to Virtual Power Plant (VPP) under the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and it can be claimed twice over a 3-year period. A VPP allows you to sell some of the excess stored energy in your battery when other people on the grid need it most. This will help reduce NSW’s emissions by 70% by 2035 and achieve net zero by 2050.
At NSW, You can receive an incentive of $190-$670 for switching to a new energy-efficient heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in your home or business under the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) that are more efficient and reliable and save your energy bills in the long term by using less energy. These systems will reduce your emissions and help to achieve NSW reach net zero by 2050.
Feed-in tariffs vary depending on your energy plan and electricity retailer. In 2025, the feed-in tariff rate in New South Wales (NSW), is 5–15c/kWh.
VIC Government's Solar & Battery Storage Rebates, Incentives, Grant, and Loan
| Provider | Main Financial Benefit | Retailer Lock-In Required? | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGL | $200 welcome credit + $80/year bill credits + $1/kWh for VPP events (capped annually). | Yes, must be on an AGL electricity plan. | Offers a “bring your own battery” (BYOB) option with no lock-in contract. VPP events are capped at 250 kWh/year. |
| Origin Energy | $200 sign-up bonus + $1/kWh export rate during peak events (capped). | Yes, must be on an Origin electricity plan. | Offers a “BYO” option with no contract term; has an annual earning cap of 200 kWh for VPP events. Also offers an uncapped “Battery Maximiser” plan with a peak FiT of 22c/kWh (5pm-9pm in VIC). |
| EnergyAustralia | $15/month ongoing credit. | Yes, must be on an EnergyAustralia plan. | The “PowerResponse” VPP offer has a 36-month contract term. |
| Amber Electric | Access to wholesale market prices, allowing high earnings when prices spike. | No, retailer-agnostic. | Earnings are highly variable and depend on market conditions; it’s best for those comfortable with real-time price fluctuations. |
| ENGIE | $100 upfront + $15 monthly credit for Victorian customers. | Yes, must be on an ENGIE electricity plan. | Requires battery installation through an ENGIE partner installer and typically a 5-year lock-in period if a battery discount is taken. |
| GloBird Energy | Free electricity from 11 am to 2 pm daily + variable export credits. | No, generally retailer-agnostic (availability varies). | Allows homeowners to set their own minimum battery reserve limits. |
QLD Government's Solar & Battery Storage Rebates, Incentives, and Grant
| VPP Provider | Main Financial Benefit / Offer Details (as of late 2025) | Retailer Lock-In | Battery Control Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGL | $200 welcome credit and up to $1 per kWh for VPP events, with an additional $80 in annual bill credits. | Yes (must be on an AGL plan). | Reserve capacity varies, but typically keeps a minimum reserve for backup. |
| Origin Loop | Earn $1.00/kWh during peak demand VPP events (capped at 200kWh annually). Also offers a $200 sign-up bonus. | Yes (must be on an Origin plan). | Origin reserves the right to discharge the battery, but aims to leave a minimum 20% reserve. |
| Amber Electric (SmartShift) | Access to wholesale electricity prices, allowing high potential earnings during price spikes (can reach up to $19/kWh, though not guaranteed). | No. | Homeowner sets their own minimum battery reserve level via an app. |
| Discover Energy | Offers a generous feed-in rate for the first few kWh exported daily ($0.30/kWh for first ~3.28 kWh/day) plus potential profit sharing from market trading. | Yes (must switch to Discover Energy). | The battery reserve is locked and generally cannot be adjusted by the user. |
| Engie | Offers an upfront rebate and monthly credits in some programs. | Yes (must be on an Engie plan). | Typically stores a 20% minimum reserve. |
| GloBird Energy | Offers incentives like free electricity during certain midday hours (e.g., 11 am to 2 pm daily). | No (availability varies). | Allows homeowners to set their own minimum reserve limits. |
Feed-in tariffs vary depending on your energy plan and electricity retailer. In 2025, the feed-in tariff rate in Queensland (QLD), is 5–15c/kWh.
SA Government's Solar & Battery Storage Rebates, Incentives, and Grant
The City of Adelaide Municipal Corporation provides incentives up to $5,000 (1.5–10 kW: up to $1,000, 10–20 kW: up to $2,500 and 20+ kW: up to $5,000) that cover covers 20% of the installation costs of Solar PV system for their residents under the Sustainability Incentives Scheme. The City of Adelaide residents also gets incentives up to $2,000 that covers up to 50% of the installation costs of battery storage systems under the same scheme.
A VPP allows you to sell some of the excess stored energy in your battery as of feed-in tariff rate when other people on the grid need it most. South Australia residents can receive an incentive/sign-up bonus (amount varies depends on energy provider & battery brand) for connecting battery energy storage system to Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Some key energy providers benefits for VPP connection in South Australia are following:
- AGL VPP: AGL operates the official South Australia VPP in partnership with the state government and Tesla.
- Offer: For eligible SA Housing Trust tenants, it offers a free solar and battery system installation and an electricity rate guaranteed to be 25% lower than the Default Market Offer (DMO). For other AGL customers with a compatible battery, incentives include a $200 welcome credit and ongoing bill credits.
- Compatibility: Tesla Powerwall, LG Chem RESU, SolarEdge.
- Simply Energy (Rebranded Engie) South Australian VPP:
- Offer: Provides VPP access credits, such as a $1,275 offer over 6 months or $2,550 over 12 months, paid as credits at a daily rate for allowing battery access.
- Compatibility: Tesla Powerwall, Varta Pulse, Eguana Evolve, LG Chem RESU, sonnen.
- Origin Loop VPP:
- Offer: Offers a “Battery Maximiser” plan with uncapped exports and a peak feed-in tariff of 22c/kWh (5 pm – 9 pm), or a “Battery Lite” plan with a $200 sign-up bonus and $1/kWh during peak events (capped annually).
- Compatibility: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow, LG Chem, AlphaESS.
- ShineHub VPP:
- Offer: This VPP is retailer-independent, meaning you do not have to switch your electricity provider. Incentives can include a battery purchase subsidy (e.g., $2,000) or a high export rate during VPP events (e.g., 45c/kWh).
- Amber Electric SmartShift:
- Offer: This program connects your battery to the wholesale electricity market, allowing you to export energy when prices are high (potentially up to $19/kWh). It is also retailer-independent and allows you to stack the SA state VPP cash rebate with other federal incentives.
Feed-in tariffs vary depending on your energy plan and electricity retailer. In 2025, the minimum feed-in tariff rate in South Australia is 3-8 cents per kWh.
WA Government's Solar & Battery Storage Rebates, Incentives, Grant, and Loans
- Up to $1,300 rebate for Synergy customers ($130/kWh for up to 10 kWh)
- Up to $3,800 rebate for Horizon Power customers ($380/kWh for up to 10 kWh)
| Provider | Type | Key Offer/Benefit | Retailer Lock-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy | Utility-Backed | Access to the WA government’s battery rebates (up to $1,300 for Synergy customers), with an offer designed to share the value of orchestration with customers. | Yes (Synergy plan) |
| Horizon Power | Utility-Backed | Offers the “Community Wave” VPP product for customers in regional WA, with higher potential rebates (up to $3,800) under the WA scheme. | Yes (Horizon Power plan) |
| Plico Energy | Independent | An independent VPP provider that offers financial rewards and pays a high rate (from 97c/kWh) for energy exported from your battery during VPP events. | No (independent) |
- From 3pm in the afternoon to 9pm in the evening: 55.99c
- From 9pm in the evening until 3pm in the afternoon: 16.92c
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