A battery can help you store extra energy produced by your solar system. Using this stored energy can reduce your electricity costs, and keep power on during outages.
Installing more batteries across NSW will help make the grid more reliable and stable, while also reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. This will help reduce NSW’s emissions by 70% by 2035 and achieve net zero by 2050.
The below resources can help you prepare to install a battery at your premises.
Guide to owning a battery
This guide is for households and small businesses interested in buying a battery or participating in a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
Before choosing an installer, we recommend reading this guide to better understand the requirements of installing a battery, including:
- how a solar and battery system works
- potential benefits of installing a battery
- considerations when buying a battery
- tips for safely using a battery
- Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
- off-grid systems
- a glossary and where to find more information.
Battery installation checklist
Before proceeding with installation, we recommend following this checklist to ensure that you receive a compliant, high-quality installation from a reputable company.
Battery incentives
We are providing incentives to lower the cost of installing a battery and to help you make the most of it by joining a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Find out more about these incentives and how you can take advantage of them below.