Everything You Need to Know About The Cheaper Home Batteries Program

The Australian Government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers substantial discounts to households and small businesses aiming to install battery storage systems. This initiative is part of the broader Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), designed to promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following conditions:

1. System Requirements: The battery system must be either a single unit or a modular system connected to function as one unit.

2. Installation Conditions: The battery must be installed for permanent use and not intended for resale or relocation.

3. Compliance: Installations must adhere to safety and consumer protection standards as outlined by the Clean Energy Regulator.

4. Documentation: Retailers, designers, and installers are required to provide written statements to the Clean Energy Regulator, confirming compliance with program requirements.

For a comprehensive understanding of the program's eligibility criteria and detailed regulations, please refer to the official legislative document: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L00765/latest/text