Own a property in Melbourne? Did you know it'spossible to access up to $18,500 in rebates for solar batteries? While theSolar Victoria Interest-Free Battery Loan may have ended, a brand-new rebateprogram is available and applications are now open.
As of July 1st, the Cheaper Home BatteriesProgram has now replaced the previous Solar Interest-Free Battery Loaninitiative. Whether you’re looking to lower your power bills or do your partfor the environment, there are so many reasons to take advantage of this newsolar battery rebate in Melbourne.
Keep reading to learn everything you need toknow!
With the help of the Cheaper Home BatteriesProgram, you can receive a 30 per cent discount on solar batteries with a5-50kWh capacity. Although the scheme has officially taken effect as of 1 July2025, it still covers solar batteries purchased and installed from 6 April2025.
The program comes without means testing(making it open to all eligible property owners) and is available to upgradeexisting solar systems with a solar battery, or to set up a new solar andbattery system. The rebate is capped at 50kWh or an $18,500 rebate, and at onebattery per household (though it can be used for multiple properties).
Already have solar panels set up? Here’s thegood news; you can still receive the rebate by adding a battery, and it'spossible to make a claim for more than one property. The scheme is alsoavailable for homeowners, small businesses, and community facilities.
In order to be eligible, the battery mustbe installed alongside a new or existing solar setup. Enrolling in a VirtualPower Plant (VPP) is not mandatory, however the battery will need to beVPP-read. While a solar battery system up to 100kWh can be installed, $18,500remains the maximum figure available under this new rebate program.
Taking advantage of this rebate is agreat way to reduce your overall costs. So, if you’ve already got solar panelsbut no battery, reach out to us today!
The federal government has committed $2.3billion to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. This initiative was created todirectly support more than 100,000 battery installations across the country inthe coming years.
From the state to the national level, asignificant push is underway to give Australians direct access to solar power,including batteries. By taking advantage of this federal solar battery rebatein Melbourne, you're not just getting financial help—you’re also gaining theability to:
Jet Solar is a proudly Melbourne-based companyspecialising in solar and battery systems. Our director, Jason Dickinson, hasbeen in the solar industry for 15 years, overseeing around 2000 installations.
Since our foundation, we’ve helped hundreds ofhomeowners across the city install solar batteries, including services builtaround the current solar battery rebate programs available in Melbourne andregional Victoria. Our commitment to quality customer service is reflected inmore than 500 five-star Google reviews.
We only use trusted brands like Tesla andSungrow, and every system is tailored to your home’s energy needs. Once you’vesecured the rebate, our in-house team of SAA accredited installers will handleeverything; from system design to rebate paperwork and installation.