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NSW Solar Battery Rebate
What is the NSW Solar Battery Rebate?
Homes and businesses with rooftop solar will soon be able to take advantage of Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) incentives to install residential battery storage and connect to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). These incentives will help homes and businesses maximise the use of the solar energy they generate and cut the cost of electricity bills.
Installing more batteries across NSW will help make the grid more reliable and stable while also reducing our reliance on fossil fuels during periods of peak demand. This will help reduce NSW’s emissions by 70% by 2035 and achieve net zero by 2050.
If you’re eligible, you could access incentives:
- between $1600 to $2400 off the up-front installation costs of a battery for homes and businesses with existing solar, depending on the size of the battery
- between $250 to $400 for connecting your household or business battery to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). This incentive is available twice, a minimum of 3 years apart.
For homes and businesses without solar, the incentive can be priced into a quote for a new solar and battery system installation.
What are the eligibility requirements?
- The property must have an existing rooftop solar system or be in the process of installing one.
- The battery must be installed by an approved supplier under the PDRS.
- The battery’s capacity must range between 2 kWh and 28 kWh.
- The battery must be new.
Approved suppliers, known as Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs), are businesses accredited by the Scheme Administrator (IPART) to carry out specific installations and upgrades under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme.
How does the solar battery rebate work?
Applying for battery rebates is usually a straightforward process:
Speak with our friendly team at HCB Solar. We’ll guide you every step of the way, from checking your eligibility to selecting the most suitable solar battery and completing the installation at your home or business.
Just like the STC scheme (solar rebate), we’ll apply the rebate directly to the system’s cost and handle the reimbursement process once everything is set up.
If you’d like to check your eligibility for the rebate, contact HCB Solar today.
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