Cheaper Home Batteries Program

About this grant

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides households and small businesses with a discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Australian households, businesses and community organisations can now get a discount of around 30% on the upfront cost of installing small-scale battery systems (5 kwh to 100 kwh).
• Available for batteries connected to new or existing solar pv systems
• Based on the battery's usable capacity and the number of small-scale technology certificates the battery is eligible for
• Going to be reviewed at least annually and will gradually decrease until 2030, in line with reducing battery prices.
• An eligible battery system could include:
• A system of modular battery cells connected to serve as one battery unit.
• Additional capacity added to an existing battery system is eligible if:
• The battery system has not previously received a discount under the program
• The additional capacity is at least 5 kilowatt-hours (kwh) and the total upgraded capacity of the battery does not exceed 100 kwh in nominal capacity.
• Retailers will need to provide assurance that they believe the battery will be installed for permanent use and would not be moved or on-sold.
• Funding for qld female founded businesses undertaking a new pre-seed or seed capital raise
• Rebates for sheep and farmed goat producers to purchase electronic identification (eid) devices
• Discounts for businesses for energy efficient products

What the funding covers

• Discounts of up to 30% on the upfront cost of installing small-scale battery systems.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/cheaper-home-batteries-program for application details

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