South Australia home battery rebate 2026
A typical 13.5 kWh home battery in South Australia qualifies for about $3,640 under the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate as of May 2026, where 39,703 home batteries have been installed to Apr 2026i. South Australia — limited support.
Figures verified May 2026 against the Clean Energy Regulator.
Is there a separate South Australia battery rebate in 2026?
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.
Federal rebate by battery size in South Australia
| 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.
Worked example: a 10 kWh battery in South Australia
A 10 kWh home battery installed in South Australia 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.
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.
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