Australian households and businesses are rapidly embracing solar battery storage. In just 10 weeks, 50,000 batteries have been installed nationwide under the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program. This milestone is equivalent to 900 MWh of new battery capacity — about a quarter of all reported home storage ever installed in Australia up until the end of 2024.
According to the Hon Chris Bowen MP, Australians are embracing cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy. In just two months, thousands of households have taken control of their energy costs, easing pressure on the grid while lowering emissions.
The program provides an average 30% discount on battery costs, helping families overcome the upfront cost barrier. Green Loan repayments are designed to be approachable — in many cases, they’re cheaper than the monthly bills households pay to energy retailers. And with energy prices continuing to rise, more households are turning to solar and storage as the smarter long-term solution.
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Data from the Clean Energy Regulator shows that households aren’t just adding more batteries — they’re adding bigger ones.
Before the scheme, the average battery size was 10–12 kWh.
Since August, the national average has increased to 18.2 kWh.
This means Australians are choosing larger batteries to store more solar power with the 30% Government Rebate, providing longer-lasting savings and energy independence.
Families are seeing the rebate as the push they needed to make the switch, with many realising that the upfront discount shortens payback time dramatically. It’s not just an environmental choice anymore — it’s a smart financial one. South Australia, already a solar leader, added 6,415 batteries Home Batteries since August
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen says Australians are proving that batteries aren’t just for early adopters anymore — they’re becoming the mainstream choice for energy savings.
At En3rgy Solutions, we’re already helping Adelaide households take advantage of this rebate. Our in-house, brand-trained technicians (never subcontractors) ensure your battery is installed safely, efficiently, and with long-term reliability in mind.
Whether you’re looking to pair a battery with your existing solar or install a new system with storage included, our team can engineer a solution to your home and energy use and most importantly, budget!
The Federal rebate is already helping thousands of Australians cut bills and take control of their energy. Now’s the time to act.
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