HOW THE REBATE WORKS?
The federal battery discount is calculated based on your battery’s eligible usable capacity. For many households, this can reduce the upfront cost of an eligible battery system by thousands of dollars.
From 1 May 2026, the program uses a tiered structure designed to spread support across more Australian homes. The first 14 kWh of eligible usable capacity receives the highest level of support, capacity between 14–28 kWh receives a reduced rate, and capacity between 28–50 kWh receives a further reduced rate.
The government also uses an STC factor to calculate the incentive, which gradually decreases over time. This means the value available for your system can depend on when your eligible battery is installed and certified.
Choosing the right battery size can make a significant difference to both your available incentive and long-term energy savings. Our Blacktown team can help you understand how the current rules apply to your home and choose a battery system that suits your energy needs.
SOLAR & BATTERY INCENTIVES EXPLAINED
Australia has federal and state-based programs designed to help reduce the cost of eligible solar battery installations. These aren't always traditional cash rebates-the benefit may instead be delivered through certificates that have a monetary value.
NSW
Peak Demand Reduction Scheme
Delivered through PRCs
A NSW Government scheme under the Energy Security Safeguard, delivered as Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs). For households this is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) connection incentive — it requires you to sign up with an approved VPP provider, who passes the certificate value through to you. It is not a fixed government payment, and the amount varies by provider and battery size.
FEDERAL
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Delivered through STCs
Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) Delivered through Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), administered by the Clean Energy Regulator. This is an upfront discount applied directly to your invoice — you don't apply for it separately, and it isn't a cash rebate or tax refund. Eligible systems must be between 5 kWh and 100 kWh nominal capacity, and the battery must be paired with new or existing rooftop solar. The discount amount is set by the STC Factor on the date your battery is installed, so the figure in your quote is an estimate until installation is complete.
NSW INCENTIVE
Peak Demand Reduction Scheme
Get more from your battery through VPP participation.
Eligible NSW households may be able to receive and additional incentive through the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS). The scheme operates through Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs).
How you receive the benefits
Your Battery
Connect to an Approved VPP
Peak Reduction Certificate
Incentive Value
FEDERAL INCENTIVE
Cheaper Home Batteries Programs
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program helps reduce the upfront cost of eligible home battery installations through Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs).
How you receive the benefits
Eligible Battery System
STCs Calculated
STCs Assigned
Upfront Discount
HOW AU SOLAR MATE HELPS
We handle the complicated part so you get the maximum value available.
Confirm Your Eligibility
We confirm which Federal and NSW incentives you may be eligible for before you commit.
Apply Your STC Discount
Where eligible, we apply the estimated federal STC discount directly to your quote.
Explain Your NSW VPP Options
If you're in NSW, we'll walk you through the applicable VPP options and how the PDRS incentive works.
✓ If you're not eligible for an incentive, we'll tell you upfront.
HYXI battery + hybrid inverter
A modular lithium iron phosphate battery paired with a matched hybrid inverter. Stack modules to reach the capacity your home actually needs, in single-phase or three-phase — and add more later without replacing what you already own.
15.9KwH
8 kW inverter
21.2KwH
5 kW inverter
21.2KwH
8 kW inverter
LFP
Lithium iron phosphate cells
Important Information
Incentive values and eligibility rules are set by government and change over time. Amounts shown in any quote are estimates based on the rules in effect on the quote date. Eligibility is subject to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 and the applicable NSW PDRS rules.
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