Home battery rebate in Auburn, SA 5451
A typical 13.5 kWh home battery in Auburn qualifies for about $3,640 under the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate as of May 2026. 30 home batteries have already been installed here. Set your battery size below for an exact figure.
How much is the home battery rebate in Auburn 5451?
In Auburn, SA (5451), a 13.5 kWh home battery qualifies for about $3,640 under the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate as of May 2026. 30 batteries have already been installed in 5451. State support may stack on top — see below. Figures come from the Clean Energy Regulator.
Figures verified May 2026 against the Clean Energy Regulator.
- Installed in 5451
- 30
- Latest month
- 2
- Australia total
- 343,874
Home batteries installed under the scheme, to Apr 2026.i
The rebate is set by install date and steps down each year to 2030.
Estimated federal rebate
$3,640
≈ 91 certificates × $40 · $270/kWh
- 0-14kWh @ 100%
- 91.8 certs
Official value at the $40 clearing-house price; the open market often settles slightly lower, so installers may quote a little less. The battery must be installed with a solar PV system and meet program eligibility. This is a guide, not financial advice.
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Worked example: a 10 kWh battery in Auburn 5451
A 10 kWh home battery installed in Auburn (5451) qualifies for about $2,720 under the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate as of May 2026 (68 small-scale technology certificates at the $40 clearing-house price). Larger batteries earn more up to the 50 kWh eligibility cap — see the size comparison below.
Federal rebate by battery size in Auburn 5451
| Usable capacity | Certificates | Federal rebate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kWh | 34 | $1,360 |
| 10 kWh | 68 | $2,720 |
| 13.5 kWh | 91 | $3,640 |
| 14 kWh | 95 | $3,800 |
| 20 kWh | 119 | $4,760 |
Values from the federal rebate engine at the current deeming factor; capacity above 50 kWh is not eligible. The rebate steps down each year to 2030.
Installed with solar PV?
The battery must pair with new or existing rooftop solar.
Own the home?
You must be able to authorise the roof and electrical install.
Usable capacity 50 kWh or under?
Capacity above the 50 kWh cap earns no rebate.
Eligible for the federal rebate
Claimed as small-scale technology certificates at install.
Can I stack South Australia support with the federal rebate in Auburn 5451?
South Australia's Home Battery Scheme has closed. Limited support may still be available through the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) via participating retailers, but it is quota-limited and not guaranteed. The federal rebate applies.
Common questions: battery rebate in Auburn 5451
- How many home batteries have been installed in Auburn?
- 30 home batteries have been installed in postcode 5451 under the Cheaper Home Batteries scheme as of Apr 2026, including 2 in the latest month. Source: Clean Energy Regulator.
- Does the rebate in Auburn change with battery size?
- Yes — the federal rebate scales with usable battery capacity. See the size-by-size table above for Auburn (5451): bigger batteries earn more, but from 2026 the top-up rate steps down past the size thresholds, so the largest systems are subsidised at a lower rate. Use the calculator for your exact size.
- Does the battery rebate change over time?
- Yes. The federal rebate steps down every year until the scheme ends in 2030, so installing sooner is worth materially more.
- Do I need solar panels to get the rebate?
- Yes — the battery must be installed together with a solar PV system to qualify for the federal rebate.
- Can I combine it with South Australia support?
- South Australia's Home Battery Scheme has closed. Limited support may still be available through the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) via participating retailers, but it is quota-limited and not guaranteed. The federal rebate applies.