Install a battery

If you’re interested in installing a battery or a combined solar and battery system and taking advantage of this incentive, you will need to choose an installer that is accredited or is partnered with an accredited supplier. 

No matter how you find and select your installer, we recommend getting multiple quotes from different installers to ensure you’re getting the best deal suited to your individual circumstances and needs. 

Due to the expected high demand for this incentive, customers may experience wait times when organising a battery installation. When getting quotes, talk to installers about installation wait times.

Ways to find and choose an installer: 

Contact local solar and battery installers directly 

You can find local installers by searching for them online, using business directories, or getting recommendations from friends and family.  
 
To offer an installation discount, an installer must partner with an accredited supplier. When getting quotes, ask each installer if they are participating in the scheme. If they are not, you can suggest they contact and partner with one of the accredited suppliers listed below.  

Use a third-party comparison website

If you don’t know who your local installers are or can’t find an accredited supplier operating in your area, you can visit one of the comparison websites listed below:

• Solar Quotes: www.solarquotes.com.au
• Solar Choice: www.solarchoice.net.au

These third-party comparison websites can be used to find local installers, get quotes and compare products. They may also provide support to you throughout the quoting and installation process. When using third-party comparison websites, remember to ask each installer if they are participating in the scheme. Installers listed on these third-party websites may not be participating in this scheme, so it is important to check. If they are not, you can suggest they contact one of the accredited suppliers listed below to sign up.

Important information about third-party comparison websites:

These comparison websites have been provided as a tool for searching for installers only. The listing of these comparison websites should not be considered as an endorsement of their services or a recommendation to use them. These comparison websites may be listed for an undetermined period, and we may remove them at any time. Comparison websites will be used at your own risk, it is your responsibility to find the right installer and quote that suits your specific needs and individual circumstances. The NSW Government does not take responsibility for any interactions or outcomes experienced by using comparison websites.

When using a third-party comparison website, it is important to always remember your consumer guarantees, which are protected under Australian Consumer Law. Visit the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission website to learn more.

Please also read our terms of service.

For other comparison websites interested in being listed on this website please contact us by emailing [email protected]. 

To be eligible for this scheme, the chosen battery must meet certain performance and warranty requirements.

We recommend speaking to your chosen installer about selecting a battery that is right for you and eligible under the scheme.

Important information:

Some batteries may only be compatible with specific inverters. Ensure the battery you choose is compatible with your current inverter to avoid additional costs for changing inverters and voiding the warranty of your inverter. Your chosen installer or accredited supplier can assist with this. Find out more here.

Your chosen installer will provide you with the nomination form allowing the accredited supplier to receive the incentive from the NSW Government. You must sign and return this form before you can receive a discount on your installation. The installer will also present you with an installation contract to sign. 

Once you have completed the nomination form and signed the contract, you can proceed with the installation and receive your discount. If you have any issues or questions, contact your supplier for assistance.

Set a date for installation with your chosen installer. Your installer will submit all necessary documents to your distribution network and electricity retailer to connect the battery to the grid.

The incentive is not a direct rebate to customers. It’s provided as an upfront discount to the accredited supplier that installs the battery and then it is passed onto the customer.

Accredited suppliers are also known as Accredited Certificate Providers (ACPs). These are businesses that have been accredited by the scheme administrator (IPART) to conduct specific installations and upgrades under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS). 

Yes, you’ll need to have solar installed on the premises, and use an accredited supplier under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) to install the battery. If you don’t have solar, you can have the incentive priced into a new solar and battery system installation.

Generally, installers will provide a quote that states both the cost of the battery and the installation separately. However, installers have full discretion to choose how they quote, and some may instead provide a single all-inclusive price.  

We recommend keeping a record of communications that clearly states the inclusions and exclusions of a quote before any money changes hands.

Batteries with storage between 2 and 28 kWh are eligible for this incentive. The incentive provided is proportional to the usable capacity of the battery.  

Most households will find batteries well below 28 kWh to be sufficient for their needs. The national average energy use for a five-person household is 25 kWh per day.  

Some batteries can also be stacked to increase capacity later. Your chosen accredited supplier will be able to provide more information on what capacity is best suited to your needs.

The installation incentive will only be available for new battery installations. 

Batteries already installed may be eligible to receive a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) incentive, provided the battery has 6 years of the manufacturers’ warranty remaining and meets the equipment requirements. Find out more here.

Provided that all equipment and implementation requirements of the standards are met, as required in the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), and ongoing maintenance and monitoring are conducted, there is a very low risk of a battery causing a fire.  

Accredited suppliers under the PDRS will be subject to additional compliance checks to ensure compliance with strict safety requirements, including professional installation and adherence to relevant standards and regulations. 

Batteries are eligible if they appear on the Clean Energy Council’s approved battery list and meet additional eligibility and equipment requirements set out by the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS).

They will also need to be offered by your chosen installer. We recommend approaching multiple installers to find one that offers the battery you want, but also being open to suggestions by your installer.

No. The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) aims to reduce the load on the electricity grid. Off-grid batteries do not directly help reduce the load on the grid. 

Ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards and regulations for installation and operation. Choose proper battery design, ventilation, and professional installation to prevent overheating and ensure optimal operation. Find out more in the guide to owning a battery.