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New South Wales Battery Rebates 2025

Federal Rebate (All Australians)

New South Wales residents qualify for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program:

  • ~$372 per kWh (9.3 STCs × $40)
  • ~$5,000 for 13.5kWh, max $18,600
  • Battery must be VPP-capable
  • From 1 July 2025
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New South Wales State Rebate(VPP Incentive)

NSW offers a VPP incentive worth $40-55 per kWh of battery capacity, which nearly doubled from 1 July 2025 and stacks with the federal rebate.

  • VPP incentive: $40-55 per kWh (approx. $400-550 for 10kWh battery)
  • Battery must have 2-28kWh usable capacity
  • Can be combined with federal rebate for maximum savings
  • The Empowering Homes interest-free loan is no longer accepting applications
New South Wales Energy Website

Other Electrification Rebates in New South Wales

Beyond battery rebates, New South Wales residents may qualify for additional incentives on solar, hot water, heating, and electric vehicles. Remember: The federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate requires your battery to be connected to solar PV.

NSW has no state solar rebate. Federal STCs remain available for solar panels (~$3,000-$5,000).

🚿Hot Water

PDRS Hot Water Discount

$330-$640

Peak Demand Reduction Scheme provides point-of-sale discounts on heat pump hot water systems.

  • Applied automatically by installer
  • No income test
NSW Government
💰General

VPP Incentive

Up to $1,500

Incentive for joining a Virtual Power Plant with your battery. Stacks with federal battery rebate.

  • Must have eligible battery
  • Must join approved VPP provider
NSW Government

Rebate information verified January 2026. Programs and eligibility may change. Always verify current details with official sources before applying.

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New South Wales Energy Market Facts

  • NSW has Australia's largest electricity market
  • The Eraring coal power station (largest in Australia) scheduled to close 2027
  • Strong rooftop solar uptake with over 1 million installations
  • Renewable energy zones being developed across regional NSW

New South Wales Electricity Distributors

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Solar Battery Resources for New South Wales

Battery savings depend on your household's energy usage, tariff structure, and whether you optimise with the right energy plan. The best way to understand what a battery could do for your New South Wales home is to upload your bill and get a personalised analysis. Our guides below cover rebates, battery options, and strategies to maximise your investment.