Key Facts:
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program launched on July 1st 2025.
The AER energy price hikes for FY 25-26 also rolled out as of July 1st 2025.
Whilst over 4 million homes have invested in rooftop solar panels, fewer than 3% of Australian households are currently utilising solar battery solutions.
The maximum available subsidy for solar batteries under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program is currently $372 per usable kWh of battery storage – however, this rate is set to gradually decrease from 2025-2030, in alignment with reductions in the cost of solar battery solutions.
Current solar battery rebates under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program are set to cover up to 30% of the cost of battery investments and installation.
With the Federal Government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program having launched on July 1st 2025 to kickstart the new financial year, Australian solar specialists at Solargain have released their guide for consumers, outlining eligibility criteria to receive solar battery rebates under the Program.
Solargain also recognised the rollout of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program alongside energy price hikes approved by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) for the new financial year. With the rebates set to reduce gradually from 2025 to 2030 in alignment with reducing battery prices, Solargain's solar experts recommend early applications for property owners and billpayers who are looking to maximise their cost savings.
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program aims to remove battery cost barriers
Under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, estimated battery rebates are available in 2025 with a maximum subsidy of around $372 per usable kWh of battery storage. This figure is set to gradually decrease each year until 2030 when the scheme ends, "so it's best to get in early", says representatives from Solargain.
Cost savings at this preliminary subsidy rate of $372 per usable kWh are estimated by Solargain to be as follows based on battery size:
Battery size (usable capacity) |
Estimated rebate (at $372/kWh) |
5 kWh |
$1,860 |
10 kWh |
$3,720 |
20 kWh |
$7,440 |
30 kWh |
$11,160 |
50 kWh |
$18,600 |
Solar battery rebates to beat projected AER energy price hikes
With energy rates set to increase by anywhere between 0.5% to 9.7% for households and 0.8% to 8.5% for small businesses (both depending on usage and location), early applications to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program can also support Australian households and businesses in keeping their energy costs low – not only during this new financial year, but also during the long term.
Supporting Australians in securing complete solar solutions
Despite over 4 million households in Australia having made the switch to solar energy, fewer than 3% of households have integrated solar battery storage. This means that a large majority of Australia's rooftop solar energy gains aren't being utilised.
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program aims to close this gap, supporting Australian homes and businesses in maintaining greater energy efficiency and autonomy, and solidifying Australia as a leading example of solar adoption worldwide.
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About Solargain
With offices and warehouses located nationwide, Solargain is one of Australia's leading solar energy providers. Having installed 94,916+ solar power and hot water systems nationally and across homes and commercial properties, Solargain is routinely recognised as one of the best structured and integrated solar power and solar hot water companies within the industry.
With over 20 years of experience, a repeat winner of Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customers Award for solar installers, and their finger on the pulse for all things solar updates, Solargain has expanded to become the largest and most trusted solar service company in Australia.
