With rising energy prices, grid instability, and increased demand for sustainable living, solar batteries for the home is no longer a future concept, it’s fast becoming the standard for Australian households. Thanks to the Australian Government’s new Cheaper Home Battery Program, which offers up to $372 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of installed battery capacity, there has never been a better time to invest in energy independence.
In this guide, we break down what you need to know about home battery storage, costs, eligibility, and how to choose the right system for your home. Plus, we introduce two powerful and rebate-ready options from GivEnergy designed to scale with your energy needs.
Why Home Battery Storage Matters
Australia leads the world in rooftop solar, with over 3.6 million homes now equipped with solar PV systems. But without a battery, much of that solar power is either wasted or sold back to the grid at low feed-in tariff rates (between 4.9 to 6.3 cents/kWh in 2024-2025). In contrast, grid electricity costs homeowners around 27–55 cents per kWh.
By storing excess solar energy in a home battery, households can:
- Use solar power even after the sun goes down
- Reduce or eliminate reliance on the grid
- Protect against blackouts and energy price spikes
- Maximise the return on their solar investment
How Does The $372/kWh Home Battery Rebate Work?
Australia’s Cheaper Home Battery Program, launching 1 July 2025, offers households up to $372 rebate for every kWh of installed battery storage.
Here’s what that looks like:
| Battery Size | Total Home Battery Storage Rebate |
| 5kWh | $1,860 |
| 10kWh | $3,720 |
| 13.5kWh | $5,022 |
| 20kWh | $7,440 |
| 30kWh | $11,160 |
Note: Eligibility and rebate caps may vary by state or territory. Homeowners are encouraged to check local requirements for specific thresholds, approved providers, and grid connection rules.
Choosing The Right Battery For Your Home
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Choosing the right home solar battery storage system depends on several factors:
1. Your daily energy usage:
- New solar installs
- Homes with low to moderate energy usage
- Households seeking seamless backup protection and app control
2. Your daily energy usage:
You’ll want a battery that can absorb most of your excess solar, typically sized at 50% to 100% of your daily generation.
3. Backup requirements:
Do you want to power just your essentials during an outage, or your whole home?
4.Future-proofing:
Choosing a modular or stackable battery can help meet growing energy demands without requiring a full system overhaul in the future.
Meet GivEnergy: Scalable, Smart, And Rebate-Ready
As an award-winning global manufacturer of smart energy solutions, GivEnergy offers home battery storage systems designed specifically for flexibility, resilience, and long-term savings.
All In One AC Coupled
A compact system combining both inverter and battery in a single unit, ideal for homes with limited space. The All In One AC Coupled is scalable from 13.5kWh up to 40.5kWh, allowing you to start small and grow your system as needed. Its companion, the Giv-Gateway, ensures your home switches to battery power in under 20ms during a blackout, providing seamless, uninterrupted energy.
Perfect for:
- New solar installs
- Homes with low to moderate energy usage
- Households seeking seamless backup protection and app control
High Voltage Giv-Stack
For higher-demand homes and future-focused installations, GivEnergy offers the Giv-Stack. This is our range of stackable high-voltage batteries, expandable up to 81.6kWh. Paired with a Three-Phase Hybrid Inverter, this solution provides serious storage capacity and the ability to meet even the most energy-intensive needs.
Perfect for:
- Homes with EVs, heat pumps, or large appliances
- Families aiming for off-grid capability
- Properties looking to maximise the new rebate with a single install
Both systems come with a 10 to 12-year warranty (or up to 5,000 cycles; whichever occurs first), smart home integration and access to the GivApp for real-time monitoring and management.
What Does a Solar + Battery System Cost?
Here’s a general guide to solar battery storage system pricing in Australia (before rebates):
| System Size | Typical Total Cost | After $372/kWh Rebate |
| 10kWh | $10,000–$13,000 | ~$6,300–$9,300 |
| 13.5kWh | $12,000–$15,000 | ~$6,978–$10,002 |
| 20kWh | $16,000–$20,000 | ~$8,560–$12,560 |
Note: Final costs vary depending on the brand, installation complexity, location, and system size.
Are You Eligible?
The general eligibility for the Cheaper Home Battery Program includes the following:
Installation must be done by an accredited installer
- Between 5kWh and 50kWh in capacity, battery rebates are capped at 50kWh
- Only turned on or installed on or after 1 July 2025 (yes, you can install a home battery system today, but only turn it on later)
- CEC listed and Virtual Power Plant (VPP)-capable
- Installation must be done by an accredited installer
Final Thoughts: The Smart Move in 2025
With generous government support, high electricity prices, and increasing focus on resilience and sustainability, home solar battery storage is not just a smart upgrade, now is a timely opportunity.
Systems like GivEnergy’s All In One and Stackable Batteries make it easier than ever to customise your storage, qualify for rebates, and take control of your energy future (and bills).
