South Australia Solar Battery Subsidy

The SA Government solar battery subsidy is available to all South Australians, with Energy Concession Holders being able to access a higher subsidy. This ensures that low-income households have access to the scheme. You can find out if you qualify for an Energy Concession here.

The subsidy is determined by the size of the solar battery system being installed, calculated on the kilowatt hour (kWh) capacity of the battery. For Energy Concession Holders it is $600 per kWh, and for all other households it is $500 per kWh. Note: the subsidy will be capped at a maximum of $6,000 per installed solar battery.

For example, the solar battery subsidy in South Australia for an 8kWh sonnenBatterie will be $4,000 for standard households and $4,800 for Energy Concession Holders.

(Find out how much you’re entitled to with our Solar Subsidy Calculator)

This solar battery scheme will not only lower electricity costs for those who purchase a home battery system but this will also reduce demand on the grid, reducing prices for all South Australians in the long run. In addition, it will contribute to a reduction in greenhouse emissions, which is important for the environment and helps to protect Australia’s natural resources for the future.

The subsidy only applies to the deep cycle battery for a solar power system. However, households are able to purchase new or additional solar panels with the help of finance available through the Commonwealth Government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation.