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Cheaper Home Batteries Program — Australia, 2025-26
Rolling Applications
Australian Government
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides households, small businesses and community organisations with a discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery. Eligible battery systems from 5 kWh to 100 kWh can receive discounts of up to 30% of upfront installation costs.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
until 2030
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applicants include Australian households, businesses and community organisations.
• Eligible battery systems must be small-scale systems from 5 kWh to 100 kWh.
• Batteries can be connected to new or existing solar PV systems.
• Eligible systems may be a single battery unit or modular battery cells connected as one unit.
• Additional capacity for an existing battery system is eligible only if the system has not previously received a discount under the program.
• Additional capacity must be at least 5 kWh.
• Total upgraded battery capacity must not exceed 100 kWh nominal capacity.
• Retailers must assure that the battery will be installed for permanent use and not moved or on-sold.
Australian households, businesses and community organisations can access the program for eligible small-scale battery systems of 5 kWh to 100 kWh. Eligible systems may include a single battery unit or modular battery cells connected to serve as one battery unit. Additional capacity added to an existing battery system is eligible only if the system has not previously received a discount under the program, the added capacity is at least 5 kWh, and the total upgraded battery capacity does not exceed 100 kWh nominal capacity. Retailers must provide assurance that the battery will be installed for permanent use and will not be moved or on-sold.
What's Funded
Installing eligible small-scale battery systems connected to new or existing solar PV systems, including single battery units, modular battery systems, and eligible additional capacity upgrades to existing battery systems.Before you apply
Check Cheaper Home Batteries Program fit and evidence gaps before 31 Dec 2030
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Reduced upfront cost of battery installation, increased battery storage adoption, and permanent installation of eligible small-scale solar battery systems for households, businesses and community organisations.Free Eligibility Check
Answer a few quick questions to find out if you qualify for this grant. Takes about 2 minutes.
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Applicant Types
companynon_profitother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycapital_expenditureother
Keywords
battery storagesolar batteryrenewable energyenergy storagesmall businesshouseholdscommunity organisationssolar PV
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides households, small businesses and community organisations with a discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery. Eligible battery systems from 5 kWh to 100 kWh can receive discounts of up to 30% of upfront installation costs.
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Who is eligible for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
- Applicants include Australian households, businesses and community organisations.
- Eligible battery systems must be small-scale systems from 5 kWh to 100 kWh.
- Batteries can be connected to new or existing solar PV systems.
- Eligible systems may be a single battery unit or modular battery cells connected as one unit.
- Additional capacity for an existing battery system is eligible only if the system has not previously received a discount under the program.
- Additional capacity must be at least 5 kWh.
- Total upgraded battery capacity must not exceed 100 kWh nominal capacity.
- Retailers must assure that the battery will be installed for permanent use and not moved or on-sold.
3
When does the Cheaper Home Batteries Program close?
Applications close on 31 Dec 2030. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Installing eligible small-scale battery systems connected to new or existing solar PV systems, including single battery units, modular battery systems, and eligible additional capacity upgrades to existing battery systems.
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How do I apply for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
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