More Aussie households to benefit from a summer of solar storage - Cheaper Home Batteries Program extended

“Today’s announcement by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, of an increase in funding for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program to $7.2 billion, recognises the success of the program in driving substantial uptake among the 4.3 million Australian households and small businesses with rooftop solar installed. 

“The extension of the program, from the $2.3 billion already set aside, also provides greater certainty for industry while proving that consumers are eagerly doing their part in the energy transition by installing batteries to cut their electricity costs, and better manage how they use the energy they generate from the home.

“Australian consumers are clearly seeing the value pay off on their energy bills with over one third of Australian households who now have rooftop solar adding home batteries at record pace. We remain world leaders in rooftop solar adoption as Aussies continue taking advantage of programs that help them invest in their own energy resources. 

“The Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, supported by state schemes including the new WA Residential Battery Scheme, is now forecast to deliver around 175,000 batteries to homes and businesses across Australia by the end of the year, helping to bring down the cost of batteries. 

“Accompanying changes to the rebate structure from 1 May 2026 are a practical means of tiered rebates keeping the program sustainable amid rapid uptake, ensuring that the incentive best matches the value of each battery sold and that more Australians can benefit.

“It’s a win-win. The more Australian consumers are able to take control of powering their homes, it not only reduces evening demand on the national energy grid, but reduces reliance on expensive gas, taking pressure off the grid - and that helps bring down energy bills for everyone.”