| State | On top of the federal rebate | Official page |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Residential Battery Scheme. Synergy customers: $130 per kWh, up to $1,300. Horizon Power customers: $380 per kWh, up to $3,800 (capped at 10 kWh). The battery must join a virtual power plant for at least two years. Interest-free loans for eligible households. | energy.gov.au |
| NSW | Virtual power plant (VPP) incentive. An upfront payment when you connect your battery to a VPP, on top of the federal discount. The amount depends on the capacity made available to the grid (up to 28 kWh) and on the provider. The old NSW home battery installation discount applied before 1 July 2025. NSW guide | energy.nsw.gov.au |
| ACT | Sustainable Household Scheme. A loan for batteries and other upgrades, not a rebate. Check the current limit and interest terms. | climatechoices.act.gov.au |
| VIC | No state battery rebate. Solar Victoria's battery loan is closed to new applications (page updated 16 April 2026). A rebate of up to $1,400 still applies to solar panels for eligible households. Victoria guide | solar.vic.gov.au |
| QLD | No state battery rebate found. The previous Battery Booster has closed. | Queensland Government |
| SA | No current state battery rebate found. | sa.gov.au |
| TAS | No current state battery rebate found. | energy.gov.au rebate finder |
| NT | No current state battery rebate found. | energy.gov.au rebate finder |
Can state and federal support be combined?
Yes, where a state scheme exists. In WA, the state rebate is added to the federal one: for a 10 kWh battery, that is about $2,584 federal (at today's factor, 6.8) plus up to $1,300 (Synergy) or $3,800 (Horizon Power).
Not sure what applies to you? The Australian Government rebate finder lists current schemes by postcode.
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