Home battery storage system installations have skyrocketed recently due to 6 main reasons:
- the Federal government ‘Cheaper Home Batteries Program’ was launched on 1 July 2025, which contributes roughly 25% towards the cost of a battery storage system (up to $13,800 rebate for up to 50kWh of battery storage capacity). This scheme is so popular, that as of December 2025, Australia surpassed 136,000 small battery system installations since 1 July 2025, when the rebate began. That’s about 1800 systems being installed across Australia each day!
- electricity tariffs increased again in 2025 (the average tariff now sits above 40c/kWh)
- Solar Feed-In Tariffs have reduced again in 2025 (the average FiT now sits at around 3c/kWh)
- the new ‘Sun Tax’ came into effect on July 1 (this penalises homeowners for exporting too much power into the grid in the middle of the day)
- homeowners have cottoned on to the benefits of joining a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), that enables you to generate revenue on an ongoing basis by selling some of the energy stored in your batteries back to the grid when demand is high.
- NSW government VPP rebate, where you’ll get up to $1500 when you purchase up to a Virtual Power Plant
By joining a VPP and taking advantage of the Federal government rebate, homeowners can now achieve a payback of around 4 – 5 years. This is almost as quick as solar panels on their own (around 3 years).
Energy independence
Australians are paying 10%-20% more than they were 5 years ago.
Less reliance on the national grid can save the average consumer thousands of dollars a year and relieve cost of living pressures (when combined with 24kWh battery storage, a 10kW solar power system can save the average household over $6000/year).
As a result of installing batteries, The Energy Experts’ Founder Carolyn Lee draws an average of 0.5kWh/day of electricity from the grid. This is the equivalent of charging a laptop or having a few LED lights on. “Before installing a battery in our home, we had all this surplus solar energy being exported to the grid each day, and then we bought whatever power we needed between late afternoon and early morning. Now, with solar and storage, we’re powered by the sun 24/7.”
Climate
A growing number of people are working towards minimising their carbon footprint to help mitigate climate change. Around 40% of Australian households have installed rooftop solar panels. Adding battery storage allows households to become fully self-sufficient, meaning none of our power is derived from fossil fuels. Instead, we become our own mini power station.
Home batteries allow you to store excess energy generated by the sun for use when the sun’s not shining. Generating and storing your own energy can help lower peak energy demand, enabling Australia to achieve its net zero emissions target by 2050 and lowering prices for everyone.
Grid resilience
Extreme weather events can damage the grid’s infrastructure. A noticeable increase in the frequency and severity of storms and natural disasters globally has sparked concerns over the grid’s vulnerability. Residential solar and battery systems are an excellent backup solution to keep your home running when grid-generated power is unavailable. If damage to the grid is substantial, restoring power could take days or even weeks. A home battery system adds an extra layer of energy security, by allowing you to continue to access your free solar energy (which you can’t do without a battery when the grid is down). This additional energy security is priceless for those in blackout-prone areas.
Changing perspectives on the value of renewable energy
The immediate return on investment of home batteries has improved dramatically since the Federal government introduced the Cheaper Home Batteries program. Beyond the back pocket savings, a growing number of homeowners are recognising they have a role to play in contributing to a sustainable future for everyone.
If you want to be part of the climate solution with a battery storage system of your own, get in touch to quote on a residential battery solution. Call The Energy Experts on 1300 516 474 or email us: save@theenergyexperts.com.au.
