The Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides an upfront discount on eligible battery systems connected to new or existing rooftop solar. The support is generally arranged through the retailer or installer, making it easier for households to access solar battery storage.

Your available discount depends on the eligible battery, its usable capacity, installation details, and the program settings that apply when the system is installed. Solarmatic checks these requirements for you and includes the applicable support in your written proposal.

This means you receive a system recommendation based on your household’s energy needs together with a clear explanation of the government support available for the proposed installation.

View current Australian Government battery program information

Eligible NSW households and small businesses may receive an additional upfront incentive by connecting a compatible battery to a participating Virtual Power Plant (VPP). This NSW incentive can be combined with the Australian Government battery discount when the relevant eligibility requirements are met.

A VPP links participating home batteries so stored energy can support the grid during periods of demand. Depending on the provider and plan you choose, participation may also create opportunities for ongoing payments or energy credits from exported battery energy.

• Receive an additional upfront incentive when eligible.
• Explore ongoing VPP rewards offered by participating providers.
• Support a more flexible and resilient electricity grid.
• Choose an offer that suits your household and preferred battery access settings.

View current NSW VPP incentive information

A home battery stores surplus solar energy that would otherwise be exported to the grid. That stored energy can then be used later, including during the evening or at other times when solar generation is low.

The actual benefit depends on your solar production, electricity usage profile, tariff structure, feed-in tariff, battery settings, and how often the stored energy is used. Solarmatic reviews these factors before recommending a system.

Not automatically. Backup power requires compatible equipment, the correct system design, appropriate switching or gateway hardware, and nominated backup circuits.

The number and type of appliances that can operate during an outage depend on the final configuration and available stored energy. Backup requirements should be discussed during the design stage and confirmed in writing before installation.

Solarmatic considers your interval usage data, solar generation, evening demand, tariff, property layout, backup priorities, future energy plans, and available incentive eligibility.

The result is a FOX ESS system designed to suit how your household actually uses energy today while allowing for the way your needs may develop in the future.

Rebate-eligible installations must use Clean Energy Council-listed equipment and be completed by an installer with the relevant Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) battery accreditation, together with the required electrical licensing. Product warranty periods and performance conditions vary by model, system configuration, registration, and manufacturer terms.

Your Solarmatic proposal will identify the selected equipment, applicable warranty documentation, installation scope, monitoring setup, and any backup inclusions.