Monthly Archive November 2, 2026

Home Solar Batteries and the Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Home batteries let you store solar power made during the day and use it at night. For a long time the upfront cost put them out of reach for many households. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which began on 1 July 2025, set out to change that. It offers a discount of around 30 per cent on eligible batteries installed with solar.

The program has changed since it started. From 1 May 2026, the discount is staggered by battery size and it falls at set points over time. This guide explains how the discount works now and what makes a battery eligible. It also covers what to check before you sign a contract.

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