Australian Capital Territory · Updated July 2026

Australian Capital Territory solar battery calculator & rebates

Every Australian state and territory can access the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program in 2026 (about $252/kWh on the first 14 kWh of usable capacity, tapering above that). Figures verified as of July 2026.

The ACT does not provide an upfront battery rebate. The Sustainable Household Scheme offers zero-interest loans up to $15,000 for eligible purchases.

Canberra households benefit from the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program on eligible installs.

Official source: Australian Capital Territory rebate information

Calculator mode

Your instant result appears here

Battery size, rebates, net cost, savings and payback - shown immediately, no email needed.

Your details

A couple of quick questions - no email required to see your result.

How do you want to estimate usage?

Default 0.30. For time-of-use, enter your average or peak rate.

Default 0.05 (5c). What your retailer pays for solar exported to the grid.

Your electricity plan type
Do you already have solar panels?

Savings assume you install this sized solar with the battery. Typical new system: 6.6 kW.

When do you plan to install?

The federal rebate steps down from 1 January 2027. Your result updates when you change this.

If you pick a system, we use its usable kWh per unit times the count above. Costs vary by installer and site.

How much do you want to back up?

Australian Capital Territory battery rebate FAQs

Is there an ACT battery rebate in 2026?

No upfront state rebate - the Sustainable Household Scheme provides loans. The federal program supplies the main upfront discount.

Can ACT residents access federal and ACT support together?

Federal discount applies at install. ACT loans are separate financing - they do not reduce the upfront price modelled in net cost.

What payback can Canberra homeowners expect?

Enter your ActewAGL or retailer rate, usage and solar details above. Typical partial-backup homes see payback in roughly 9-14 years depending on inputs.

Where can I verify Australian Capital Territory rebate rules?

Official source: https://www.climatechoices.act.gov.au/policy-programs/sustainable-household-scheme. Federal program: https://cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/node/3634.

Calculate for other states

Rebates and loan schemes differ by state and territory.