Find out about the Australian Government’s New Cheaper Home Batteries Program
New Federal Battery Rebates – Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Act Early! – Demand is High
Due to the size of the discounts, there are already reports of stock shortages and installation delays.
Acting quickly will secure your place in the program and lock in your savings.
JDZ Solar is a CEC-accredited installer and can help you take full advantage of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
Contact us today for a tailored quote and start saving with the latest Federal battery incentives.
From 1 July 2025, the previous NSW Home Battery Rebate (PDRS) has been replaced by the new Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
This is a $2.3 billion Federal Government initiative making solar batteries far more affordable for Australian households and businesses.
How the New Program Works:
Up-front savings of around 30%, applied directly at installation.
Delivered through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES).
Rebate value: ~$372 per usable kWh, up to the first 50 kWh of battery capacity.
This means you’ll see the discount off your system cost straight away – no waiting on claims.
Example Savings - Here’s what the new rebates look like in practice:
10 kWh battery – Save around $3,000–$3,700
11.5 kWh battery – Save around $4,000
20 kWh battery – Save around $7,440
30 kWh battery – Save around $11,160
48 kWh battery – Save around $17,856
Who is Eligible?
The program is designed to make home and business energy storage more accessible across Australia.
You may qualify if:
You’re a homeowner, small business, or community organisation.
The system is installed by a CEC-accredited installer (like JDZ Solar).
On-grid systems must be VPP-capable (Virtual Power Plant ready).
Off-grid systems are also eligible, with fewer restrictions.
Why Upgrade Now?
The Federal Government aims to roll out 1 million new batteries by 2030.
Early uptake has been strong with over 11,500 batteries installed in the first 3 weeks alone (average 17 kWh systems).
By adding a solar battery to your system, you can:
Save up to $1,100/year on electricity bills with solar + battery.
Save up to $2,300/year if connected to a VPP.
Protect yourself against rising energy costs.
Reduce reliance on the grid and fossil fuels.
The Government Solar Rebate in NSW includes the Solar Panels rebate
Now about STCs
Small-scale technology certificates, or STCs, are credits issued by the NSW Federal Government under their Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme towards roof top solar installations in the state.
This scheme runs annually, per calendar year, to provide incentives and assistance to purchasers of solar panels and inverters for systems aimed at reducing energy costs. Business solar rebates for commercial properties are also available.
Solar Rebates in NSW are highly regulated, requiring a serious commitment to supplying evidence that the system was installed by a professional solar system installer.
Fines apply if this is not the case and it also works to disqualify unrecognised installers, if necessary.
This helps maintain industry standards and ensure that only professional installation companies survive to service the solar system market.
At present, there is provision for solar panel government rebates to be claimed until 2030, though the number of credits issued is reducing every year as more people are taking up the renewable energy option.
At JDZ Solar we are committed to providing outstanding service and equipment.
As commercial solar installers and suppliers, our service includes a thorough analysis of your daily power usage followed by recommendations on how to maximize your generation with optimum panel layout and aspect. We then provide a detailed assessment of the proposed industrial solar system design and how it will function over time.
The growing number of home solar installations is testament to the success of the scheme.
This Government Solar Rebate Scheme has helped thousands of home-owners put solar panels on their rooftops and has helped with tremendous savings.
Contact us to see how you can claim your government solar rebate to supplement the price of your system.