Install a solar battery

With the help of the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, installing a battery in your home or small business is more affordable than ever. You may be eligible for around a 30% discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale  (nominal total capacity of 5kWh to 100kWh) solar battery. 

Why install a battery?

• Lower your bills – by storing solar energy and avoiding costly peak tariffs, you could save up to $1000 each year on your home energy bills. 
• Make the most of rooftop solar – Capture and store the extra energy you generate, so none of it goes to waste and you can use it in the evening. 
• Cut emissions – Use more renewable energy and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Be prepared for power outages – Batteries can help keep the lights and fridge on during blackouts. Ask your supplier about this feature.
• Strengthen the grid – By storing renewable energy when it’s abundant and sharing it when it’s not, you can play a role in Australia’s clean energy transition, enabling more renewable energy to be generated and used.
• Batteries are safe and sustainable. They must meet strict Australian safety standards and up to 95% of lithium batteries can be recycled or repurposed locally.

Make the most of a solar battery

• Use smart controls – Energy management systems optimise charging and discharging to improve efficiency and extend battery life.
• Avoid peak tariffs – Time your battery use to reduce grid electricity costs during expensive periods.
• Discharge wisely – Many batteries last longer if not fully discharged
• Explore market plans – Wholesale options (like Amber) can allow you to sell power to the grid when prices are high and buy from the grid when prices are low

Read more about the benefits and process of installing a battery with this fact sheet by Rewiring Australia.