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Solar Rebate Australia

The Australian Government supports eligible small-scale solar and battery installations through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). Under the scheme, eligible systems can generate Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which can reduce the upfront cost of installation when their value is assigned to an eligible installer or retailer. Since 1 May 2026, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program has applied updated STC factors based on battery capacity.

Steps Towards Claiming Your Solar Rebate

Installing an eligible solar or battery system can allow you to access STC benefits when the relevant requirements are met.

Choose an eligible solar PV or battery system.
Use a Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA)-accredited designer and installer with the appropriate accreditation for your system.
Make sure eligible panels, batteries and inverters are listed on the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved products lists.
Your installer or retailer can generally arrange the STCs and apply their value as an upfront discount.
Make sure the installation meets the applicable Australian standards and state or territory electrical requirements.

How To Claim STCs

Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) are created for eligible renewable energy systems under the SRES. For eligible battery installations, the number of STCs depends on the battery’s usable capacity, the applicable STC factor and the installation period.

From 1 May 2026, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program applies the following capacity-based STC factors:

Usable battery capacity	STC factor applied
0–14 kWh	100%
More than 14–28 kWh	60%
More than 28–50 kWh	15%
Above 50 kWh	No additional battery STCs

The program can support eligible battery systems up to 100 kWh, but STCs are calculated only on the first 50 kWh of usable battery capacity. The applicable STC factor also decreases over time as the program progresses towards 2030.

Reap The Benefits Of STCs

Eligible STCs can help lower the upfront cost of installing solar and battery technology.

Reduce the initial cost of an eligible installation.
Make battery storage more affordable for Australian households and small businesses.
Store excess solar energy for use when it is needed.
Increase your use of renewable energy at home.
Reduce your reliance on electricity from the grid.

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is designed to provide around a 30% discount on the upfront cost of a range of eligible small-scale battery systems, although the actual benefit varies according to the system, usable capacity, STC factor and other applicable requirements.

Make The Most Of Your STCs

STC values and eligibility requirements can change, so choosing the right system and installer is important.

Check that your solar or battery system is eligible before installation.
Choose an SAA-accredited installer with the appropriate battery or solar accreditation.
Check that your battery, panels and inverter are included on the applicable CEC-approved product lists.
Ask your installer how the STC benefit has been calculated.
Confirm how the STC value will be reflected in your installation price.
Keep your quote, invoice and installation documentation for your records.

For eligible battery installations, the battery must meet the applicable program requirements, including installation by an SAA-accredited installer with battery endorsement and compliance with relevant technical, product and electrical requirements.

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