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Victoria Battery Rebates 2025

Federal Rebate (All Australians)

Victoria 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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Victoria State Rebate

Victoria's Solar Homes battery rebate and interest-free loans are no longer available. Victorians can access the federal rebate.

  • The Victorian battery rebate (up to $2,950) closed in late 2024
  • The $8,800 interest-free loan closed in May 2025
  • Federal rebate (~$372/kWh in 2025, ~$3,720 for 10kWh) available from 1 July 2025
  • VIC solar panel rebate ($1,400) is still available for new hybrid systems
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Other Electrification Rebates in Victoria

Beyond battery rebates, Victoria 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.

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Triple Rebate Opportunity

Victoria is the only state where you can stack three rebates: Federal STCs on solar (~$3,000-$5,000) + VIC Solar Panel Rebate ($1,400) + Federal Battery Rebate (~$3,000-$5,000) = $7,400-$11,400 potential savings for solar + battery.

☀️Solar

VIC Solar Panel Rebate

Up to $1,400

Point-of-sale discount on new solar panel systems. Required for Cheaper Home Batteries eligibility if you don't have solar.

  • Household income under $210,000
  • Property value under $3 million
  • Haven't received this rebate in last 10 years
Solar Victoria
☀️Solar

VIC Interest-Free Solar Loan

$1,400

Interest-free loan to cover remaining cost of solar panels after rebate.

  • Must be used with Solar Panel Rebate
  • Same income/property requirements
Solar Victoria
🚿Hot Water

VIC Hot Water Rebate

$1,000-$1,400

Rebate for heat pump hot water systems. Gas hot water in new builds banned from March 2027.

  • $1,000 standard households
  • $1,400 for concession card holders
  • Household income under $210,000
Solar Victoria
🔥Heating

VEU Heating Discount

Up to $6,000

Victorian Energy Upgrades program provides point-of-sale discounts on reverse-cycle heating systems.

  • No income test required
  • Applied automatically by installer
Energy Victoria

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

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Victoria Energy Market Facts

  • Victoria has the highest evening peak demand in Australia
  • Time-of-use tariffs are common with peak rates 3-5x off-peak
  • The state targets 50% renewable energy by 2030
  • Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI) regulates the market

Victoria Electricity Distributors

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Solar Battery Resources for Victoria

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