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Zone 3
Solar Zone
4.9
Avg Sun Hours/Day
SA1
Grid Region
45K
Population

Your Year in Battery Power

How a 5kW solar system fills a 13.5kWh battery each month

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89% of battery charging from solar

In winter months, grid charging tops up your battery. With the right energy plan, you can charge during off-peak periods at very low rates - or even free.

89%
Solar Charging
11%
Grid Charging
8
Months Exporting

Monthly averages based on typical weather. Cloudy days and seasonal variation mean some days will need grid top-up to fully charge your battery. Assumes ~35% of daily usage (5 kWh) during solar hours.

Batteries in Mount Barker

Mount Barker is one of Australia's fastest-growing areas, with new homes increasingly including solar and battery systems.

Fast-growing Adelaide Hills community

Mount Barker is served by SA Power Networks. With 4.9 average daily sun hours, a well-sized battery system can significantly reduce grid dependence and electricity costs.

Mount Barker Battery Rebates 2025

Federal Rebate (All Australians)

Mount Barker residents qualify for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program:

  • ~$372 per kWh of usable battery capacity (9.3 STCs × $40)
  • ~$5,000 for typical 13.5kWh battery, max $18,600 (50kWh cap)
  • Battery must be VPP-capable
  • Commissioned on or after 1 July 2025
Read Full Federal Rebate Guide

South Australia State Rebate(REPS VPP Incentive)

South Australia offers up to $2,050 for connecting a battery to a REPS-approved VPP, plus world-leading VPP earnings.

  • Up to $2,050 payment for connecting to a REPS-approved VPP
  • Payment goes directly to household once VPP connection is approved
  • SA's $100M Home Battery Scheme (up to $6,000 subsidy) is now closed
  • Federal rebate (~$372/kWh in 2025, ~$3,720 for 10kWh) is available
  • SA has the world's most developed VPP market with excellent returns
Visit South Australia Energy Website

Mount Barker Battery FAQs

Should new Mount Barker homes include batteries?

Yes! New builds are ideal for battery installation - you can plan the electrical layout upfront and often bundle battery costs into the home loan. SA's VPP programs make it especially worthwhile.

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