2025 Federal Solar Battery Rebate: What Every Aussie Should Know

Australia is turning up the voltage on home energy independence with the launch of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, kicking off on 1 July 2025. If you’ve been thinking about investing in solar battery storage, now is the time — this new federal rebate could slash your upfront costs by thousands and make energy independence more affordable than ever.

What Is the Federal Battery Rebate?

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a nationwide initiative offering eligible Australians a rebate of around $372 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) (In 2025, eligible battery systems can receive 9.3 Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) per 1 kWh of usable capacity. Each STC is worth approximately $40 )  of usable battery capacity. It’s designed to:

• Make solar battery systems more affordable
• Reduce grid pressure during peak times
• Help households and businesses store their own clean energy

How Much Can You Save?

The rebate can cover up to 30% of your battery’s cost, depending on your system size:

• Minimum eligible battery size: 5 kWh
• Maximum rebate size: 50 kWh
• Potential savings: Up to $18,600

🔍 Where Does the $372/kWh Figure Come From?

In 2025, eligible battery systems can receive 9.3 Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) per 1 kWh of usable capacity. Each STC is worth approximately $40, resulting in an effective rebate of about $372 per kWh. These STCs are part of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target and are applied at the point of sale to reduce your upfront costs.

In practice, the rebate is expected to reduce battery prices by approximately $330 per usable kilowatt-hour. Similar to the solar panel rebate, this subsidy will gradually decrease each year and is scheduled to phase out entirely by the end of 2030.

Who Is Eligible?

This rebate is open to a wide range of Aussies:

• Homeowners, small businesses, and community facilities
• No income testing – everyone who owns an eligible property can apply
• New and existing solar customers are both eligible (must install an approved battery)

Why Invest in Solar Battery Storage Now?

With rising energy prices and growing interest in sustainability, adding battery storage to your solar system means:

• Store excess solar power to use after dark
• Reduce electricity bills and grid reliance
• Protect your home from blackouts with emergency backup
• Unlock government rebates and long-term energy savings

How to Claim the Rebate

Exact application details will be released closer to July 2025, but eligible products (like the Dyness Powerbox Pro 10kWh) will need to be:

• CEC Certified (Clean Energy Council approved)
• Installed by an Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) - accredited installer
• Compliant with Australian safety standards

Get Ready with Huracan Energy

At Huracan Energy, we stock only CEC-certified lithium solar batteries designed for Aussie conditions. With local distribution from Melbourne and expert support, we’re ready to help you make the most of the upcoming rebate.