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6 FAQs about [Subsidies for household energy storage batteries]

What is the cheaper home batteries subsidy?

The Cheaper Home Batteries subsidy is a 30 per cent up-front discount off the cost of a battery and will be delivered through the same government scheme that provides discounted solar. The program will cost $2.3 billion over the forward estimates and was factored into the recent budget.

Is Australia ripe for a solar battery subsidy scheme?

Labor has promised to reduce the price of batteries for households, small businesses and community facilities by 30 per cent. Australia is already leading the world on the uptake of rooftop solar, and energy experts say the market is ripe for a similar battery subsidy scheme to maximise the benefits of that sunny at-home energy production.

When will batteries be eligible for a battery subsidy?

Batteries installed between now and July 1 will be eligible for the subsidy, provided Labor is re-elected, but they won’t be activated until July 1. The subsidy applies to eligible battery systems with a usable capacity of 5kWh to 50kWh, though systems up to 100kWh can be installed.

How much does a kilowatt-hour battery subsidy cost?

The subsidy will be approximately $372 per usable kilowatt-hour of capacity (theoretical maximum), minus any admin fees and charges. Similar to the SRES, the subsidy will decrease over time. You can “double-dip,” meaning this subsidy can be combined with state battery incentives.

Can battery storage save money on electricity bills?

The financial benefits are significant, with households potentially saving up to $1,100 a year on electricity bills by adding battery storage to their existing solar systems. For new solar installations with battery storage, that number jumps to around $2,300 in savings annually.

What does labor's $2.3 billion battery rebate plan mean for Australia?

Labor’s $2.3 billion battery rebate plan aims to make solar battery storage more affordable for Australian households, reducing energy bills, supporting the energy grid, and accelerating Australia’s transition to net zero.

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