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Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Australian Government · 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 connected to new or existing solar PV systems can receive discounts of up to 30%.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
until 2030
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applicant can be an Australian household, business or community organisation
• Battery system must generally be a small-scale system between 5 kWh and 100 kWh
• Battery must be connected to a new or existing solar PV system
• Additional capacity to an existing battery may be 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
• Retailer must provide assurance the battery will be installed for permanent use and not moved or on-sold
Australian households, businesses and community organisations may be eligible for a discount on installing a small-scale battery system. Eligible systems are generally 5 kWh to 100 kWh and must be connected to a new or existing solar PV system. Additional capacity added to an existing battery system may be eligible 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
Purchase and installation of small-scale battery systems with usable capacity from 5 kWh to 100 kWh, including eligible additional capacity added to an existing battery system, for permanent connection to new or existing solar PV systems.Expected Outcomes
Installation and permanent use of eligible small-scale solar battery systems that reduce upfront battery costs and support household, business and community energy storage uptake.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustnon_profitindividualother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycapital_expenditure
Keywords
batterysolarenergy storagerenewable energysustainabilitysmall businesshouseholdscommunity organisations
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 connected to new or existing solar PV systems can receive discounts of up to 30%.
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Who is eligible for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
- Applicant can be an Australian household, business or community organisation
- Battery system must generally be a small-scale system between 5 kWh and 100 kWh
- Battery must be connected to a new or existing solar PV system
- Additional capacity to an existing battery may be 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
- Retailer must provide assurance the battery will be installed for permanent use and not moved or on-sold
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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?
Purchase and installation of small-scale battery systems with usable capacity from 5 kWh to 100 kWh, including eligible additional capacity added to an existing battery system, for permanent connection to new or existing solar PV systems.
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How do I apply for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
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