Battery Solutions
Battery
- Batteries are an energy storage technology that uses chemicals to absorb and release energy on demand. Lithium-ion is the most common battery chemistry used to store electricity.
- Coupling batteries with renewable energy generation allows that energy to be stored during times of low demand and released (or dispatched) at times of peak demand.
- Battery is the brightest development for the future of renewable energy and the use of batteries for renewable energy is expected to increase over the coming years.
Eligibility for Battery Rebate
- The property already has solar PV panels with a capacity equal to or greater than 5kW or is arranging to have one installed in conjunction with the solar battery installation.
- Pre-approval is obtained from your Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) to safely connect a battery to the grid
- The energy storage solution is listed on Solar Victoria’s Approved Battery List and the property does not have an existing energy storage system
- They are the owner-occupier of the property where the system is to be installed
- The combined household taxable income of all owners is less than $180,000 a year (based on your Australian Tax Office Notice of Assessment).
- It is an existing property, valued at under $3 million based on the current council rates notice
- They have not already received a rebate as an owner-occupier under the Solar Homes Program
- The property address has not previously taken part in the Solar Homes Program
- The owner's agrees to receive information from their Distribution Network Service Provider about taking part in battery trials to maximise the value households get from them.
Did You Know?
Most Batteries have a life of 5 to 15 years, providing you with free supply of electricity.
Recommendations
- Read the CEC’s Guide to Installing a Household Battery Storage System;
- Read Renew’s Energy Storage Buyers Guide;
- Use Renew’s Free Solar and Battery Advice Calculator to determine potential bill savings per year
- You should also speak to your electricity retailer about the best retail tariff for your circumstances.
How long will I have to be connected to the grid?
The Solar Homes battery rebate requires households to be connected to the grid and to stay connected for a period of ten years.
The Solar Homes battery program requires retailers to obtain a connection pre-approval from the Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP) prior to installing a battery to ensure that the local network can safely sustain the addition of a battery.