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Northern Territory Battery Rebates 2025

Federal Rebate (All Australians)

Northern Territory 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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Northern Territory State Rebate

The NT Home & Business Battery Scheme closed in June 2025 after reaching its $6M funding cap. Only the federal rebate is available.

  • NT Battery Scheme closed June 2025 (funding cap reached)
  • Federal rebate (~$372/kWh in 2025, ~$3,720 for 10kWh) is available
  • NT has Australia's highest solar radiation (6.2+ sun hours/day)
  • Darwin-Katherine grid operates separately from NEM
Northern Territory Energy Website

Other Electrification Rebates in Northern Territory

Beyond battery rebates, Northern Territory 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.

NT Battery Grant funding cap currently reached. Federal rebate still available. NT has Australia's best solar resource (6.2 sun hours).

💰General

NT Battery Grant

$400/kWh (max $12,000)

Grant for home batteries. Note: Funding cap currently reached - check availability.

  • NT property owners
  • Haven't received prior NT battery grant
NT Government
🚗Electric Vehicle

EV Stamp Duty Reduction

Up to $1,500

Reduced stamp duty on electric vehicles.

  • New and used EVs
  • NT residents
NT Government
🚗Electric Vehicle

Free EV Registration

5 years free

Free vehicle registration for electric vehicles.

  • All EVs
  • NT registered vehicles
NT Government

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

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Northern Territory Energy Market Facts

  • NT has the highest solar radiation in Australia (6.2+ daily sun hours)
  • Darwin-Katherine Interconnected System (DKIS) operates separately from NEM
  • High air conditioning loads create strong evening demand peaks
  • Remote areas often rely on diesel generation - batteries reduce fuel costs

Northern Territory Electricity Distributors

Your electricity distributor determines network charges and connection requirements for battery installation:

Power and Water Corporation

Northern Territory Cities & Regions

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Solar Battery Resources for Northern Territory

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 Northern Territory home is to upload your bill and get a personalised analysis. Our guides below cover rebates, battery options, and strategies to maximise your investment.