4 FAQs about Sydney Power Supply Authority of Australia solar container battery Subsidy
Who is eligible for the NSW virtual power plant incentive?
Anyone with a compatible solar battery, including those installed under the NSW incentive since November, who has not yet taken up the Virtual Power Plant incentive, is eligible for the newly doubled incentive from 1 July.
Can you get a solar battery rebate in NSW?
The NSW Government is launching an initiative aiming to make solar batteries more affordable for households and businesses. But those keen on grabbing an incentive will have to wait a bit before getting one installed. UPDATE 30 October 2024: – read the latest about this incentive on our NSW home battery rebate information page.
How will a virtual power plant benefit NSW consumers?
This will reduce the cost of a typical installed battery by around 30 per cent, making this support around double the current incentive available to NSW consumers. The Minns Labor Government will now almost double its incentive for households and businesses to connect their solar battery to a Virtual Power Plant.
What is Australia's cheaper home batteries program?
The Australian Government’s $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program will support households and small businesses with a discount on the cost of installing small-scale battery systems.