Victoria 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.

Victoria's Solar Homes battery rebate and interest-free loan programs are closed to new applicants.

Victorian households installing in 2026 rely on the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program for upfront discounts.

Federal rebate only for new Victorian battery installs
Solar Homes battery rebate/loan closed
Install before 1 Jan 2027 for the higher 2026 STC factor
Typical payback depends on your usage, solar size and electricity rate

Official source: Victoria rebate information

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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.

Your state or territory

How do you want to estimate usage?

Average quarterly electricity bill ($ AUD)

Electricity rate ($/kWh)

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

Feed-in tariff ($/kWh)

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

Your electricity plan type

Do you already have solar panels?

Planned solar system size

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.

Choose a battery system (optional)

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?

Victoria battery rebate FAQs

Is there a Victorian state battery rebate in 2026?

No upfront state rebate is currently open for new applications. The federal program is the main discount available.

Do Victorian solar owners benefit from a home battery?

Many do, especially with existing solar and time-of-use tariffs. Enter your quarterly bill or daily usage above to see estimated savings and payback for your home.

What size battery do Melbourne homes typically need?

Most partial-backup homes land between 8 and 15 kWh usable. The calculator recommends a size based on your usage and backup preference.

Where can I verify Victoria rebate rules?

Official source: https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/. Federal program: https://cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/node/3634.

Calculate for other states

Rebates and loan schemes differ by state and territory.

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