LOCK IN YOUR BATTERY REBATE BEFORE IT DROPS 🔒
🚨 Thinking about adding a home battery? DO. NOT. WAIT.
Big changes are coming on 1 May 2026, and they’ll slash the value of the battery rebate nationwide — including NSW.
Here’s what you need to know:
🔋 Right now (Jan–April 2026)
Home batteries still qualify for the highest federal rebate, thanks to the current STC factor of 8.4. That means thousands of dollars in upfront savings.
⏳ But from 1 May 2026…
The rebate drops sharply as the STC factor falls to 6.8, cutting the value of your incentive by around 19% overnight.
Plus — a new size tapering rule means larger batteries over 14 kWh get hit hardest, losing a big chunk of the rebate.
💸 Translation? Waiting could cost you $800–$9,000+ depending on your battery size.
Many NSW homeowners will get significantly less support after May.
⚡️ Why this matters for NSW
NSW battery incentives are still available in 2026 — but they’ve already stepped down. The federal rebate makes up the bulk of the savings, so timing is everything.
Smaller batteries keep better support. Bigger systems lose the most after May 1.
🔥 Bottom Line
If you’ve been thinking about solar + battery… now is the moment.
Install before 1 May 2026 to lock in the best rebate and avoid the upcoming cuts.
👉 Message us to book your install and secure the higher rebate before it drops!
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