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Solar batteries in Australia: cost, rebates and how to choose

Everything before you buy: what a battery costs installed, how the federal discount and your state's incentive stack, which brands are worth a look, whether it actually pays off, and what installation day looks like. Then pick your city for local rebates and one vetted installer.

Reviewed and updated 22 September 2026

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The short version

A solar battery, in one page.

What one costs, how the rebates stack, which brands hold up, and whether it's worth it for your home. The full detail lives in the guides linked below.

A solar battery stores the power your rooftop solar panels make during the day, so you can run your home on it after dark instead of buying electricity back at peak rates. Whether you're searching for a solar battery, a solar panel battery, or simply a battery for your solar panels, it does the same job: it turns free daytime sun into usable evening power. This page pulls together what one costs, which brands are worth a look, whether it pays off, what installation day looks like, and your state's separate rebate on top of the federal discount.

Solar batteries, the quick facts2026
Typical cost, 10kWh, installed$7,000 to $10,000 after the federal rebate
Federal discount~30% off, around $2,400 to $3,300, straight off your invoice
Typical payback3 to 5 years, faster with a VPP or high evening usage
InstallationUsually one day, by a Clean Energy Council accredited installer

Every state and territory also runs its own incentive on top of the federal discount, which we keep as a separate number, never merged into one headline. See what stacks in your state on our solar battery rebate pages, or check your exact figure by postcode below.

Go deeper

Cost, brands, worth it and installation.

Four questions everyone asks before buying a solar battery. Pick one to dig into, or keep reading for your local rebates and installer.

$7k to $10k typical

How much does a solar battery cost?

After the federal rebate, a typical 10kWh battery runs $7,000 to $10,000 fully installed. Smaller and bigger systems, what drives the price, and real numbers by size.

See battery prices 7 brands compared

Which solar battery brand should I choose?

Tesla, Sigenergy, Sungrow, GoodWe, AlphaESS, BYD and Enphase. What each is known for, roughly what they cost, and how to pick the right fit for your home.

Compare brands Payback in 3 to 5 years

Is a solar battery worth it?

For most homes with solar, yes, especially with the federal rebate cutting the upfront cost by roughly 30%. Who benefits most, and who should hold off.

Work out if it's worth it Usually one day

What does installation involve?

From the first site check to switch-on, most home battery installs are done in a single day by a Clean Energy Council accredited installer.

See installation, step by step
Choose your city

Find a solar battery installer in your city.

Battery rebates vary by state, so your city inherits its local programs. Check yours, then get matched with one accredited installer.

NSW · up to ~$1,500 (VPP)

Solar batteries Sydney

Servicing Parramatta, Liverpool, Blacktown and all of Greater Sydney.

View Sydney VIC · VPP income (loan closed)

Solar batteries Melbourne

Servicing Frankston, Dandenong, Werribee and all of Greater Melbourne.

View Melbourne QLD · federal discount + VPP

Solar batteries Brisbane

Servicing Logan, Ipswich, Redlands and all of Greater Brisbane.

View Brisbane WA · up to $1,300 (Synergy) or $3,800 (Horizon)

Solar batteries Perth

Servicing Joondalup, Rockingham, Fremantle and all of Greater Perth.

View Perth SA · up to $2,050 (VPP)

Solar batteries Adelaide

Servicing Mawson Lakes, Elizabeth, Noarlunga and all of Greater Adelaide.

View Adelaide ACT · 3% loans up to $20k

Solar batteries Canberra

Servicing Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and all of the ACT.

View Canberra NSW · up to ~$1,500 (VPP)

Solar batteries Newcastle

Servicing Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Charlestown and all of the Hunter.

View Newcastle QLD · federal discount + VPP

Solar batteries Gold Coast

Servicing Southport, Robina, Burleigh Heads and all of the Gold Coast.

View Gold Coast NSW · up to ~$1,500 (VPP)

Solar batteries Central Coast

Servicing Gosford, Terrigal, Erina and all of the Central Coast.

View Central Coast NSW · up to ~$1,500 (VPP)

Solar batteries Wollongong

Servicing Shellharbour, Dapto, Port Kembla and all of the Illawarra.

View Wollongong NSW · up to ~$1,500 (VPP)

Solar batteries Penrith

Servicing St Marys, Mount Druitt, Richmond and all of Western Sydney.

View Penrith

Not in a capital? We service regional Australia too.

Common questions

Solar batteries, answered plainly.

How much does a solar battery cost?
After the federal discount, a typical 10kWh solar battery costs around $7,000 to $10,000 fully installed. Smaller 5kWh systems start nearer $4,000 to $6,000, and larger systems with backup run higher. See the full price breakdown by battery size.
Is a solar battery worth it?
For most homes that already have solar, yes, especially now the federal rebate cuts roughly 30% off the upfront cost. Most households see payback in 3 to 5 years, faster with high evening usage or a VPP. See are solar batteries worth it for the full picture.
Which solar battery brand is best?
The most-installed brands in Australia include Tesla, Sigenergy, Sungrow, GoodWe, AlphaESS, BYD and Enphase. The right one depends on your home, budget and whether you want backup or a VPP, not the badge. Compare the leading battery brands, or let us match you with an installer who fits the right one.
How much does solar battery installation cost?
Installation is already included in every price we quote, there is no separate labour line to budget for. A fully installed 10kWh battery typically costs $7,000 to $10,000 after the federal rebate, covering the battery, any inverter work, mounting and commissioning, and most jobs are done in one day. See what installation day looks like.

Rebates by state

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