What rebates are included in this calculator?
This calculator includes the following rebates:
• STC – Battery:
A federal incentive available from 1 July 2025, based on the battery capacity and installation compliance.
• WA Residential Battery Rebate:
A state rebate for Synergy and Horizon Power customers, based on battery size (up to 10kWh) and participation in a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
• NSW VPP Rebate (BESS2):
A one-off incentive (up to $1,500) for eligible battery systems connected to a VPP through an ACP.
⚠️ Note: The calculator does not include BESS1 rebate values, as the BESS1 will be suspended from 1 July 2025 under the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS).
1. Am I eligible for the STC rebate?
You may be eligible if:
• You install a Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved battery system;
• You use a CEC-accredited installer；
• For battery STCs, your system is installed on or after 1 July 2025;
• You submit all required compliance documentation.
2. Am I eligible for the WA Battery Rebate?
You may be eligible if:
• You are a Synergy or Horizon Power customer;
• You install an eligible battery system;
• You join a participating VPP program;
• You use an approved installer under the WA Battery Scheme.
3. Am I eligible for the NSW VPP Rebate (BESS2)?
You may be eligible if:
• You are based in NSW;
• You install an eligible battery on or after 1 July 2025, or installed one from November 2024 but haven’t joined a VPP yet;
• You connect to a participating VPP provider;
• You go through an ACP (Accredited Certificate Provider).
4. Can I claim both state and federal rebates?
Yes. You can combine:
• The federal STC rebate, either the NSW VPP incentive or the WA Battery Rebate, as long as your system and installation meet the respective eligibility criteria.