Securing a federal home battery rebate in the Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a game-changer that is already driving a surge in home batteries for solar homes, and will eventually drive down electricity prices for everyone.
Solar Citizens campaigned for nearly 3 years for a generous home battery rebate (in line with rooftop solar rebates) and welcomed its announcement by Prime Minister Albanese during the election campaign.
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Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas said: "This policy builds on Australia’s rooftop solar success story. Ten million Australians now live in homes with rooftop solar, and share that solar energy with their neighbours during the day, slashing everyone’s daytime power bills. Through this policy, millions of Aussie householders would be financially supported to add a home battery so they and their neighbours can use that cheap, clean solar day or night." Read the full media release - Bill busting batteries good for everyone. Left: Press Conference to welcome Cheaper Home Batteries Program announcement 6 April 2025 |
Wedding of the Year
We welcomed the start of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program on 1 July 2025 with the much awaited wedding of Ms Solar Power and Mr Battery, officiated by celebrity celebrant Osher Guinsberg!
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The home battery revolution across the country - CEO Heidi Lee Douglas explains how cheaper home batteries are a game-changer in this article first published in The Fifth Estate.
Our report - Calculating Household Savings Under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Frequently Asked Questions
All these questions answered in our Home Batteries FAQ page.
- Why is the Cheaper Home Batteries program a game changer for our energy system?
- What role can home batteries play in the transition away from fossil fuel power?
- How much can I save?
- How much battery storage do I need?
- Will my battery keep working in a black-out?
- How do I avoid shonky installers?
- What is a VPP and should I join one?