Victoria Solar Battery Rebates 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Maria Suerte
Nov 2
2 min read

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With electricity prices rising and energy reliability becoming more important, many Victorian homeowners are investing in solar battery storage. In 2025, new government programs are helping households reduce installation costs, making battery systems more accessible and cost-effective than ever.

This guide outlines the current rebates and financial support available for solar batteries in Victoria.

Available Solar Battery Support Programs in Victoria

1. Federal Solar Battery Rebate (Starting July 2025)

Beginning 1 July 2025, the Australian Government will introduce an upfront discount for eligible home battery systems.

Key details:

Approximately 30% rebate on battery system cost
Applies to systems between 5kWh and 100kWh
Rebate applies to the first 50kWh of usable capacity
Installed by an accredited installer
Battery must be on the approved product list

Example: A 10kWh battery may receive around $3,000 or more in federal support, depending on the system price.

2. Victoria Solar Battery Interest-Free Loan Program

Although direct state battery rebates have ended, eligible Victorians can still access an interest-free loan to assist with installation costs.

Program overview:

Interest-free loan up to $8,800
Available for new and retrofit battery installations
Can be combined with the federal rebate

General eligibility requirements include:

Owner-occupied property
Property value under approximately $3 million
Combined taxable income under approximately $210,000
Existing solar system of at least around 5kW
No previous battery incentive at the address

3. Stacking Federal and State Incentives

Homeowners may be able to combine:

Federal battery rebate
Victorian interest-free loan

This combination significantly decreases upfront costs and makes 2025 one of the most financially beneficial times to install a solar battery in Victoria.

How Much Can You Save?

With the federal discount and state loan support, homeowners can lower their initial investment and improve payback periods.

Savings benefits:

Approx. 30 percent off upfront cost through federal incentive
Reduced out-of-pocket expense via state loan
Long-term bill reduction by maximising solar energy storage
Greater energy control and protection during power outages

How Aussie Solar Batteries VIC Supports Homeowners

Aussie Solar Batteries VIC specialises in helping Victorian homeowners maximise available incentives while ensuring high-quality installation and system performance.

We provide: