Australia is entering a new era of home energy and homeowners are being encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity. Australia has already firmly established itself as a world leader in the adoption of rooftop solar and the next frontier is battery storage.
Combining battery storage with rooftop solar helps households cut bills, boost energy independence, and unlock new revenue streams through Virtual Power Plants (VPPs).
Recent government incentives make 2025 one of the best times to install a battery. Here’s a quick guide to the federal and state rebates available, and how GloBird’s ZEROHERO can take your savings to the next level.
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Federal Battery Rebate – Around 30% off
The Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which took effect from 1 July 2025, provides a rebate worth around 30% of installation costs for a newly installed battery (depending on system size and eligibility).
Whether you have an established rooftop solar array or are just considering installing one, the government wants to encourage you to add battery storage to your system.
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program:
– applies to households and small businesses installing new compliant batteries (5–100kWh);
– works with both existing and new solar systems; and
– delivers thousands of dollars in upfront savings.
| Battery Type | Battery Capacity (kWh) | STCs Created | Rebate* |
| Tesla Powerwall 3 | 13.5 | 125 | $4,750* |
| AlphaESS SMILE | 5.04 | 46 | $1,748* |
| LG RESU 10 | 9.8 | 91 | $3,458* |
*Indicative only. Actual rebate depends on battery type, capacity, eligibility, and scheme approval.
This nationwide rebate applies in all states and territories.
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State-Level VPP Rebates
Connecting to a VPP might already be an attractive proposition for many solar-powered households, but the potential to receive a rebate as well should increase the incentive for NSW and South Australian residents.
New South Wales (NSW)
From July 2025, if you connect to a VPP, you could potentially qualify for a cash rebate of up to $1015 through the New South Wales Government’s Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS). For example:
| Battery | Capacity (kWh) | Rebate* |
| Sigenergy SigenStor-12S-8 | 15.6 | $564* |
| AlphaESS SMILE-G3 | 19.2 | $696* |
| Sungrow SBR224 | 22.4 | $812* |
*Indicative only. Actual rebate depends on battery type, capacity, eligibility, and scheme approval.
South Australia (SA)
If you connect to an approved VPP, you could potentially qualify for a cash rebate of up to $2,050 through the South Australian Government’s REPS. For example:
| Battery Type | Capacity (kWh) | Priority Group Rebate | Non-Priority Group Rebate |
| AlphaESS SMILE-G3 | 20.2 | $1,460 | $1,120 |
| Sigeneergy SigenStor-10T-8 | 24.18 | $1,760 | $1,340 |
| SolaX T-BAT-SYS-HV 3.6 | 29.2 | $2,050 | $1,570 |
*Indicative only. Actual rebate depends on battery type, capacity, eligibility, and scheme approval.
As these VPP rebates are stackable with the federal rebate, these will reduce the battery payback time even more. If you’re in NSW or SA and want to claim the Government’s VPP Rebate, GloBird’s ZEROHERO is a recognised VPP program that meets the rebate requirements – and you stay in control of your battery!
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ZEROHERO: Turn Incentives into Long-Term Rewards
While Government rebates reduce your upfront costs, the real opportunity comes from optimising how your battery works day-to-day. That’s where ZEROHERO comes in:
– ZEROCHARGE – Get free grid charging daily (11am–2pm), perfect for winter or cloudy days.
– ZEROHERO credit – Use less than 0.03kWh/hour from the grid during evening peaks and earn $1/day (Up to $365 per year!).
– SUPEREXPORT – Enjoy up to15c/kwh for the first 10kWh exported during peak times!
– ZEROLIMITS (Optional Add-On) after your battery is connected to ZEROHERO VPP you can earn $1/kWh on exports during wholesale price spikes!
Together, these features make ZEROHERO one of the most attractive battery programs in Australia, making it easy to combine government rebates with ongoing savings and earnings!
Here’s Why You Should Act Now
Like most Government schemes, the rebates being offered are not for an unlimited time and are likely to be extremely popular. That means qualified and certified suppliers and installers are likely to be pretty busy.
Put simply, the sooner you make a decision, the sooner your installation can be done and the sooner you can start to save.
Keep in mind that these three things can be combined to equal significant savings:
1. Federal and state rebates commence from July 2025.
2. Incentives are stackable in NSW and SA, offering additional savings.
3. ZEROHERO helps you reduce bills, earn rewards, and shorten payback time!
👉 Don’t just install a battery—make it work harder for you. Join a VPP, unlock the rebates, and supercharge your savings with ZEROHERO today.
🔗 Learn more and join ZeroHero here
🔗 Learn more about government rebates:
https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/cheaper-home-batteries
https://mactradeservices.com.au/south-australia/virtual-power-plant
https://mactradeservices.com.au/new-south-wales/virtual-power-plant