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How much battery rebate do you lose if you wait until January?
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount drops on 1 January 2027, when the STC factor falls from 6.8 to 5.7 per kWh. Pop in your details to see the difference.
Tell me about your battery and I'll do the maths.
Installers pass on what STCs sell for; $36–40 is typical. Ask for your installer's figure.
Install by 31 Dec 2026
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Install 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2027
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Cost of waiting
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and a further drop on 1 July 2027 ()Get quotes from accredited installers
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