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Victoria Battery Rebates 2025

Federal Rebate (All Australians)

Victoria 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

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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
•VPP programs in Victoria offer additional income opportunities

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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

Frequently Asked Questions: Victoria Batteries

Can I stack Victoria battery rebate with federal rebate?

Victorian state battery programs (rebate and loans) have now closed. Victorian residents can access the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate, which provides ~$372/kWh (max $18,600) for VPP-capable batteries commissioned from July 2025.

What is the best battery size for Victorian homes?

Most Victorian homes with 6-10kW solar systems benefit from 10-15kWh batteries. This covers typical evening usage (5pm-10pm) when wholesale prices spike and renewable generation drops.

How does Victorian time-of-use pricing affect battery savings?

Victorian TOU tariffs typically charge 30-45c/kWh during peak (3pm-9pm) vs 15-20c/kWh off-peak. A battery charging during off-peak and discharging during peak can save 15-25c per kWh shifted.