Solar Battery: Currently Available in Australia
Those suppliers with over 150,000 customers are obligated to offer solar and battery Grant a tariff, while those with fewer can partake voluntarily. By pressing “Get Quotes Now”, you agree that GreenMatch and up to 4 installers may contact you via email, telephone and/or SMS with details regarding your request and to confirm your information. This incentive ended on 30 June 2025 and has been replaced by the federal rebate program.
A key voter demographic is the state’s solar system owners, with more than half a million small-scale rooftop PV systems installed in the state to date. Additionally, the installation must be carried out by providers accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia, using products listed on the Clean Energy Council’s approved product list. During outages or voltage drops, stored power keeps systems running, helping avoid disruptions to daily operations. This funding can be used to partially or wholly fund the cash co-contribution.
Queensland isn’t the first Australian state to offer a battery subsidy – South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme kicked off in late October (40,000 systems). What to do if something goes wrong with your solar installation or network connection. After your system is installed, get someone to check it’s safe every year. Find out more about how to make a complaint about your solar retailer or installation. Contact your approved seller if you have concerns or a complaint about your installation. You can find their contact details on the invoice or contract from your installation.
Some small businesses and community facilities will also be able to access the government subsidy. That means the installer claims the money direct from the government and the household automatically receives the discount. The South Australian Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant is more than just a funding opportunity—it’s a long-term investment in your business’s efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. By planning strategically and utilising the available resources, you can reduce costs, enhance operations, and contribute to a more sustainable South Australia. The widespread use of batteries will enhance grid stability and reliability by supplying backup power and easing pressure during peak demand periods. Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) work alongside installers to manage the certificates required for the incentive.
As well as the UK, governments around the world have introduced grants to make it easier to install solar panels. The granted offers range up to $10,000 and the solar battery loans up to $50,000. The Greens Election 2024 has shown some positive impact and hope for the Australian homeowners.
For Natural Solar customer Brian Gillespie from South Australia it was a complete shock to find out that for the previous three hours the rest of his neighbours had been in complete darkness. Why … because Brian has a Tesla Powerwall and whilst everyone else was suffering from the lack of power he was lighting his home and watching TV as normal. In fact Brian has stated that his Powerwall can stay off-grid for 10 hours without any issues supplying his home with useful energy to run lights and the television. When your battery is full, excess solar not used by the home is exported to the grid to get a FiT (Feed-in Tariff).
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers support for “Virtual Power Plant (VPP) ready battery systems” installed alongside new or existing solar panels, capped at one battery per household. The ECO4 scheme is open to low-income, fuel-poor, and vulnerable households receiving benefits to reduce the upfront cost of solar panels. Eligibility for this scheme does not depend on how old your property is but is primarily determined by the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of your existing energy systems. This incentive can be combined with existing solar and battery rebates, allowing you to significantly reduce the overall cost of your energy system—and potentially power your vehicle using 100% solar energy.
The rebate will be available for residential properties in Western Australia, including home business customers. As of January 2025, the cost of residential solar batteries in Australia varies based on factors such as brand, capacity, and location. On average, prices range from $1,000 to $1,200 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of storage capacity. For instance, a 10 kWh battery system might cost between $10,000 and $12,000, excluding installation and any applicable rebates. The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government-backed scheme and was launched in 2020. It enables homeowners to receive payments from energy suppliers for any unused solar-generated electricity they export back to the grid.
Eligible battery systems with a total capacity between 5kWh to 50kWh will qualify for approximately $372 per kWh for one battery perhousehold (more on this later). For all solar PV, battery or hot water installations, serach for an authorised retailer on our online list. Choosing to get solar financing means you can break the installation cost into manageable monthly payments.
A further 2,503 arrays have been put on social homes during wave two – which is ongoing – for a total of 5,641 solar installations so far, as of September 2024. Applicants must also show they intend to hire installers that have been approved by Trustmark, the only government-endorsed quality scheme in the UK for works in and around your home. It makes sense to look at all your options when you're trying to avoid the steep upfront cost of going solar – and fortunately, with Sunsave Plus, there's a better way.
Similar to ECO4, a referral to the ECO4 Flex scheme does not guarantee that measures will be installed. When a household is referred to the scheme, the third party is stated they may be eligible to receive measures. Under the scheme, participating local authorities can refer private people it believes to be living in fuel-poor households, on a low income, or vulnerable to the effects of living in a cold home. Your local authority may contact you about the scheme, but you can also contact them to ask if you’re eligible.
A key voter demographic is the state’s solar system owners, with more than half a million small-scale rooftop PV systems installed in the state to date. Additionally, the installation must be carried out by providers accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia, using products listed on the Clean Energy Council’s approved product list. During outages or voltage drops, stored power keeps systems running, helping avoid disruptions to daily operations. This funding can be used to partially or wholly fund the cash co-contribution.
Queensland isn’t the first Australian state to offer a battery subsidy – South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme kicked off in late October (40,000 systems). What to do if something goes wrong with your solar installation or network connection. After your system is installed, get someone to check it’s safe every year. Find out more about how to make a complaint about your solar retailer or installation. Contact your approved seller if you have concerns or a complaint about your installation. You can find their contact details on the invoice or contract from your installation.
Some small businesses and community facilities will also be able to access the government subsidy. That means the installer claims the money direct from the government and the household automatically receives the discount. The South Australian Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant is more than just a funding opportunity—it’s a long-term investment in your business’s efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. By planning strategically and utilising the available resources, you can reduce costs, enhance operations, and contribute to a more sustainable South Australia. The widespread use of batteries will enhance grid stability and reliability by supplying backup power and easing pressure during peak demand periods. Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs) work alongside installers to manage the certificates required for the incentive.
As well as the UK, governments around the world have introduced grants to make it easier to install solar panels. The granted offers range up to $10,000 and the solar battery loans up to $50,000. The Greens Election 2024 has shown some positive impact and hope for the Australian homeowners.
For Natural Solar customer Brian Gillespie from South Australia it was a complete shock to find out that for the previous three hours the rest of his neighbours had been in complete darkness. Why … because Brian has a Tesla Powerwall and whilst everyone else was suffering from the lack of power he was lighting his home and watching TV as normal. In fact Brian has stated that his Powerwall can stay off-grid for 10 hours without any issues supplying his home with useful energy to run lights and the television. When your battery is full, excess solar not used by the home is exported to the grid to get a FiT (Feed-in Tariff).
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers support for “Virtual Power Plant (VPP) ready battery systems” installed alongside new or existing solar panels, capped at one battery per household. The ECO4 scheme is open to low-income, fuel-poor, and vulnerable households receiving benefits to reduce the upfront cost of solar panels. Eligibility for this scheme does not depend on how old your property is but is primarily determined by the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of your existing energy systems. This incentive can be combined with existing solar and battery rebates, allowing you to significantly reduce the overall cost of your energy system—and potentially power your vehicle using 100% solar energy.
The rebate will be available for residential properties in Western Australia, including home business customers. As of January 2025, the cost of residential solar batteries in Australia varies based on factors such as brand, capacity, and location. On average, prices range from $1,000 to $1,200 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of storage capacity. For instance, a 10 kWh battery system might cost between $10,000 and $12,000, excluding installation and any applicable rebates. The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government-backed scheme and was launched in 2020. It enables homeowners to receive payments from energy suppliers for any unused solar-generated electricity they export back to the grid.
Eligible battery systems with a total capacity between 5kWh to 50kWh will qualify for approximately $372 per kWh for one battery perhousehold (more on this later). For all solar PV, battery or hot water installations, serach for an authorised retailer on our online list. Choosing to get solar financing means you can break the installation cost into manageable monthly payments.
A further 2,503 arrays have been put on social homes during wave two – which is ongoing – for a total of 5,641 solar installations so far, as of September 2024. Applicants must also show they intend to hire installers that have been approved by Trustmark, the only government-endorsed quality scheme in the UK for works in and around your home. It makes sense to look at all your options when you're trying to avoid the steep upfront cost of going solar – and fortunately, with Sunsave Plus, there's a better way.
Similar to ECO4, a referral to the ECO4 Flex scheme does not guarantee that measures will be installed. When a household is referred to the scheme, the third party is stated they may be eligible to receive measures. Under the scheme, participating local authorities can refer private people it believes to be living in fuel-poor households, on a low income, or vulnerable to the effects of living in a cold home. Your local authority may contact you about the scheme, but you can also contact them to ask if you’re eligible.
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