If you’ve been thinking about adding a battery to your solar setup, now is the time to act.
The Federal Government has launched the Cheaper Home Batteries Program – a game-changing initiative that provides substantial upfront discounts on solar battery storage systems for homes and businesses across Australia.
This rebate reduces solar battery installation costs by around 30%, equating to huge savings for homeowners. As Melbourne’s trusted solar and battery experts, Sunstainable is here to guide you through what this means, how it works and how to maximise your rebate return.
What Is the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a new national subsidy scheme designed to make home battery storage more accessible to Australian households, small businesses and community facilities. It builds on the successful framework of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and aims to accelerate battery adoption by reducing the upfront cost barrier.
Here’s a closer look at what the rebate includes:
- Up to $350 off per usable kilowatt-hour (kWh)
- Minimum eligible capacity: 5kWh (equals a saving of up to $1750)
- Maximum eligible capacity: 50kWh (equals a saving of up to $17,500)
- You can install larger systems (up to 100kWh), but the rebate applies only to the first 50kWh
- Unlimited availability – there’s no cap on how many households or businesses can claim
While the program will run through to 2030, the value of the rebate will decrease each year. That means the sooner you act, the greater your savings.
Who Is Eligible?
To ensure long-term performance and safety, the rebate is tied to specific technical requirements. Sunstainable is fully equipped to meet every one of these requirements.
To qualify, your battery installation must:
- Use a battery that is approved by the Clean Energy Council
- Be installed by a CEC-accredited installer for battery storage
- Be connected to a new or existing solar system
- Have the capability to connect to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) – although joining one is not mandatory
In addition to meeting these criteria, the program allows:
- Off-grid systems to claim the rebate
- Property investors to install systems on multiple eligible properties
- Existing battery owners to install an additional system and still claim the rebate
- Anyone to claim — there is no income or asset test
All of the battery products Sunstainable install (including the Tesla Powerwall 3) are eligible under this scheme.
Why Add a Battery to Your Solar System?
Adding a battery doesn’t just store your solar power – it transforms how you use and manage energy in your home. A solar battery unlocks energy independence and gives you control over your electricity costs, especially during peak times or grid outages.
Some of the key benefits include:
- Use your solar energy at night or during blackouts
- Reduce reliance on the grid and avoid rising power prices
- Improve your home’s energy efficiency rating and property value
- Prepare for future energy markets, including VPP participation
- Gain peace of mind with blackout protection and uninterrupted supply
Why Choose Sunstainable?
With over a decade of experience and hundreds of five-star reviews, Sunstainable is one of Melbourne’s most trusted names in solar and battery installation. We take care of every step, from system design to rebate paperwork, so you can focus on the savings.
Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:
- Free consultation and personalised system design
- Honest advice and clear, upfront pricing
- Rebate paperwork and compliance handled for you
- Accredited installers and Clean Energy Council-approved batteries
- Professional, clean installations using industry-leading brands
- Ongoing monitoring and local support after installation
We don’t just install, we educate, support and stay by your side.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Remember, rebate values will reduce each year, so the quicker you act the more you will save.
Don’t wait. Book a free, no-obligation consultation today and let Sunstainable design a battery system that maximises your savings and delivers long-term energy freedom.
