What is the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
The Australian Government is rolling out a major new incentive: The Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
It’s a $2.3 billion investment to help households and businesses install small-scale home battery systems, starting from 1 July 2025.
The goal? Make battery storage more affordable, so more Australians can store the solar they generate — and use it when the sun’s not shining.
Here’s what you need to know:
It’s for new or existing solar owners installing a battery
The rebate covers around 30% of the upfront battery cost, based on the usable battery capacity
The discount is applied through your installer or retailer (like us!) — no hassle or chasing paperwork
It will gradually decrease by 10-15% year-on-year until 2030, so the sooner you act, the better
This program is part of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) administered by the Clean Energy Regulator — the same scheme that’s helped millions of Aussies get rooftop solar.
But who can actually get this incentive?
Not every battery system will qualify — there are some key requirements about battery size, system types, and installation standards.
In our next post, we’ll break down exactly what makes a battery system eligible for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program — so you can be sure you’re choosing the right setup to claim your discount.
Wattle Powr is a nationwide, accredited installer — and fully compliant with the New Energy Tech Consumer Code. We’re ready to help you access your battery rebate.
