NSW Battery Subsidy: 'Rebate' Calculator & Eligibility⚡2025

What is the NSW Battery Subsidy?

The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) technically isn't a rebate, as it isn't a direct rebate to customers. Instead, it is a discount off the upfront installation cost of the battery, depending on the capacity.

Developed by the NSW Government, the scheme was created to increase battery adoption to increase battery adoption and grid stability. From November 1, customers can take advantage of battery installation and Virtual Power Plant connection rebates.

How to claim the Battery Rebate?

Find Out How Much You Can Save Today.

Simply fill this form out, and we can have a chat about finding the best battery for your property and allow you to incentive discounts today!

Because each home will be different, there is no 'one for all' pricing. That's why we offer a super-easy quoting experience so you can get the most out of available rebates and Government schemes.

2-28kWh Capacity

Must have a usable battery capacity greater than 2 kWh and less than 28 kWh.

Approved Product List

Must be listed on the approved product list specified by the Scheme Administrator.

Minimum 6 Years Warranty

Must have a minimum 6 years remaining on the warranty.

70% Usable Capacity

At least seventy percent (70%) of Usable Capacity being retained 10 years from the date of installation.

-10°C to 50°C Temp Range

A minimum ambient temperature range of -10°C to 50°C.

2.8MWh p/kWh Throughput

2.8 MWh of energy throughput per kWh of usable capacity before April 2026. (3.65 MWh post April 2026).

Select the Battery's kWh Capacity: 13.5 kWh

What is the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) Incentive?

The ‘Peak Demand Reduction Scheme’ (PDRS) is designed to incentivise more Australians to invest in home battery storage, through up-front installation cost reductions. The options will allow you to take advantage of rooftop solar by adding battery storage, and by connecting to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).

The program initiated November 1st 2024 with no end date, and is aimed to help stabilise the grid, further contributing to Australia’s Net Zero targets and reducing overall emissions.

There are available solar battery rebates and schemes for homes and businesses across NSW. Here are the official scheme reductions for solar battery storage from the NSW Government.

Approved Product List: The Clean Energy Council have an approved battery list where you can view battery and other equipment eligibility, including eligibility for the PDRS.

Useable Capacity: With the range of 2-28 kWh of useable capacity, it refers to the amount of energy a battery can actually store and distribute. This will be slightly less than the nominal total capacity. According to the NSW Government’s website, a typical 5-person household consumes about 25kWh per day. 

Warranty Duration: Battery manufacturers are required to have at least 6 years of warranty to ensure long-term protection. However, the batteries we install like Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow, and BYD batteries all come with 10-year warranties. This confirms your unit is covered in the event of any failures.

Warranty Temperature Range: The temperature range is specified to ensure the battery will perform reliably in various climates. Some batteries have multiple temperature ranges which may make things confusing.

Warranty Throughput: Throughput's refer to how long a battery can last with a significant number of charging and discharging cycles. This is to confirm you are getting the most value for money and avoid premature failure.

70% Remaining Capacity: Over the course of 10 years, batteries will have an expected degradation, which is measured of the remaining available usable capacity. Tesla Sungrow, and BYD all have 70% remaining coverage on their warranties.

Solar & Battery Systems: Get Integrated Subsidy Pricing

Our Newcastle-based team of experienced installers provide accurate and free quoting on not only battery systems, but also provide quotes with incorporated incentive pricing for solar systems. Make it easy and order a full solar and battery system through us and be assured that you know what you're in for before any money exchanges hands.

We don't sell you a system that you don't need.

There is a huge opportunity for new and existing solar owners like you, to take advantage of the energy YOU generate. Maximise your savings today and reap the benefits of energy independence.

NSW Rebates for Virtual Power Plants

Solar and battery owners who sign up and connect to a Virtual Power Plant (also called Demand Response contracts), can earn an incentive through the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme of up to $400 per claim which can claimed twice with at least 3 years apart.

So not only can you save on your solar with incentives, on your battery with incentives, but now you can earn incentives by connecting them to a VPP.

Through the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme, solar and battery owners who sign up to a Virtual Power Plant earn an incentive which can be claimed twice with at least 3 years apart. Similar to the discount on your first battery, the discount is dependent on how large your battery is. The larger the capacity, the larger the incentive.