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Australia Lifts Residential Battery Incentives to AUD 7.2 Billion, Pytes Low-Voltage Batteries Match Top Rebate Tiers
Following the launch of the Cheaper Home Batteries program in July this year, the Australian Government announced a major funding expansion on 13 December 2025, increasing the program’s total budget for the next four years from AUD 2.3 billion to AUD 7.2 billion—an uplift of more than threefold.
The expanded funding is set to take effect on 1 May 2026. For the first time, the policy also introduces a capacity-tiered rebate structure, with clear incentives favouring residential battery systems below 14 kWh. This approach is designed to guide more rational system sizing, optimise the allocation of public funding, and support the long-term, sustainable development of Australia’s residential energy storage market.
The discount is provided through the creation and trading of STCs. To fund the discount, the government purchases the equivalent number of STCs created for batteries.The discount that you are entitled to is determined by the STC Factor on the date the battery is installed.
The STC Factor will taper according to the amount of capacity installed:
From 0 kWh up to 14 kWh (inclusive): STC Factor applied at 100%.
Every kWh greater than 14 and up to 28 kWh (inclusive): STC Factor applied at 60%.
Every kWh greater than 28 and up to 50 kWh (inclusive): STC Factor applied at 15%.
This adjustment highlights the government’s balanced approach—stimulating market demand while actively avoiding inefficient allocation of public resources. Battery systems below 14 kWh are expected to become the preferred choice for most households and represent the core capacity range where rebate benefits are most concentrated.
Pytes’ CEC-listed low-voltage batteries—Pi LV1, V5°α Plus, and E-BOX-48100R—feature modular design, high safety, and flexible scalability, making them ideal for 5–14 kWh residential systems. This capacity range sits squarely within the 100% rebate tier, enabling homeowners to maximise incentives while ensuring reliable, future-ready energy storage.
lPi LV1: A low-voltage stackable series with a compact design and easy installation, ideal for space-constrained homes, scalable up to 245.76 kWh.
lV5°α Plus: A high-performance 51.2V 5.12 kWh LiFePO₄ module tailored for residential and small business energy storage. Offers high energy density in a compact footprint and supports intelligent parallel expansion, scaling up to 491.52 kWh.
lE-BOX-48100R: Features efficient thermal management and long cycle life for safer, more efficient storage. Compatible with all major inverters and scalable up to 491.52 kWh, making it ideal for battery replacement, system expansion, or new installations.
Pytes’ low-voltage portfolio fully covers the full-rebate capacity needs of mainstream Australian households. Beyond early CEC listing, these products are designed with a deep understanding of local policies and user habits, ensuring optimal alignment with Australia’s residential energy storage market.
The dual policy shift—a substantial increase in total funding alongside more granular, capacity-based rebate tiers—signals that Australia’s residential energy storage market is transitioning from rapid, stimulus-driven expansion to a phase of sustainable, long-term growth. A threefold budget increase injects long-term certainty into the market, while tiered rebates encourage households to size systems according to real needs, effectively avoiding distortions caused by incentive-driven overinstallation.
Leveraging deep policy insight and forward-looking product design, Pytes has built a comprehensive service ecosystem. Beyond offering a full portfolio of CEC-listed low-voltage solutions—including Pi LV1, V5°α Plus, and E-BOX-48100R—precisely covering the 5–14 kWh high-rebate range, Pytes empowers local partners to deliver end-to-end support. This includes initial consultation, tailored system design, compliant installation and commissioning, and one-stop rebate application assistance. Supported by intelligent energy management, Pytes solutions enable households to optimise energy use from day one—helping Australian families capture lasting economic and environmental benefits throughout the energy transition.
Pytes is a global leader in intelligent energy storage systems, dedicated to driving the energy transition for homes and communities through safe, reliable, and smart storage solutions.
In Australia, Pytes products are widely deployed across thousands of households, earning strong recognition from both industry experts and end users for their performance, safety, and scalability.Looking ahead, Pytes plans to launch the V14 — a 14kWh product tailored for the Cheaper Home Batteries subsidy program — in the Australian market next year, further strengthening its commitment to accessible and efficient home energy storage solutions.
Email: pytesess@pytesgroup.com
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Cheaper Home Batteries Program: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/cheaper-home-batteries
CEC Battery Listing: https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries
