Starting 1 July 2025, the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides an upfront subsidy on approved home battery installations, helping households and small businesses reduce the cost of adding battery storage.
With SunEnergy, we manage the entire subsidy process for you so you receive instant savings at installation, no complicated forms, and no waiting for reimbursement.
One subsidy per electricity meter (NMI). If you own multiple properties, you may be able to claim a subsidy for each.
Store excess solar energy during the day and use it at night to reduce how much power you buy from the grid. A battery helps smooth out your energy costs and makes your household less exposed to rising electricity prices.
Rely less on the grid and gain greater control over your energy use. With a home battery, you can use more of your own solar power, enjoy better self-sufficiency, and avoid expensive peak-hour rates.
Maximise the clean energy your home produces. By using more of your own solar power, you cut carbon emissions and contribute to a more sustainable, eco-friendly future for your household.
Keep the essentials running when the grid goes down. A battery provides a reliable backup source to power key appliances, giving your home added protection and peace of mind during outages.
Add value to your home and enjoy long-term financial benefits. A battery boosts comfort, increases energy efficiency, and strengthens your property’s overall appeal to future buyers.
The value of the Cheaper Home Battery Program subsidy is scheduled to decrease each year after 2025, meaning households that install earlier generally access a higher level of support and stronger long-term savings.
Getting your quote early ensures:
Based on the current program design, subsidy levels are expected to reduce by around 10% from January 2026 (subject to any future government changes).
Let’s make your home smarter, greener, and more affordable to run.
SunEnergy is South Australia’s trusted solar and battery specialist, and we’ll guide you through every step of accessing the Cheaper Home Battery Program subsidy simply and confidently.
In most cases, yes. Many existing solar homes can add a battery without replacing their panels. Our team will first review your current setup including inverter type, solar size, switchboard layout and site conditions to confirm that the battery you choose is compatible and can be installed safely under South Australian requirements.
Once installed, the battery operates alongside your solar system. Your panels generate electricity during the day, any excess solar is stored in the battery, and your home then uses that stored energy at night or during peak-tariff periods. This reduces grid imports and can lower your electricity bills.
We work with premium, CEC-approved battery brands such as HiEnergy (Hiconics), Hinen and Sigenergy, and configure each installation to suit your home’s usage patterns and the Cheaper Home Batteries Program settings.
No. Under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, the subsidy is applied as an upfront discount to eligible installations rather than as a refund claimed later.
Once we have confirmed your eligibility and system design, your SunEnergy quote will show the subsidy already deducted, so you pay the discounted amount at installation. We handle the program requirements and documentation with you, so there is no separate claim or reimbursement process for you to manage.
Yes, you will. The main difference is that you’ll end up using more of your own solar power at home instead of sending it back to the grid, so your feed-in payments may naturally reduce. Most households prefer this because storing and using their own energy usually leads to bigger savings overall.
Most modern batteries last around 10 to 15 years. Many come with a 10-year manufacturer warranty, and how long they last in real life depends on quality, usage, and how well the system has been installed.
Yes. SunEnergy offers flexible finance options through our Pay As You Save (PAYS) program, allowing eligible households to install a battery with no upfront costs. You can access the government subsidy and finance together, making it easier to upgrade without a large initial payment.
Once your system is operating, the energy savings you generate often offset a significant portion, and in many cases all of the monthly repayments. This means many customers are effectively funding their system through the electricity costs they would have paid anyway.
Finance approval is fast, and our team can guide you through the process during your consultation.
