The Truth About the Australian Government Battery Rebate
The Australian Government’s battery rebate program has made a lot of headlines — and yes, it can be a great incentive. But here’s the catch:
It’s only available if you already have solar panels on your roof.
It’s only practical if you plan to stay in your home for 25 years or more — the typical life of solar panels.
And even with the rebate, you’ll still need to find $13,000 or more upfront per battery.
Why do people buy a solar battery?
For many households, the logic is simple:
If you have solar panels on your roof but you’re at work during the day, the sun is shining when you’re not home to use the power. That energy is mostly exported back to the grid for just a few cents per kWh (if your lucky) — which means your solar is, in effect, being wasted.
To fix that, people invest in a home battery. A typical battery costs upwards of $13,000 (before rebates). It stores the solar energy you generate during the day so you can use it at night.
But this solution comes with big downsides:
Huge upfront cost
Maintenance and warranty worries
Locked to your house - you can’t take it with you if you move
Degrades to 60% over its life
Enter SolarCloud: Your Virtual Battery
SolarCloud was designed to give you all the benefits of a battery — without the costs or restrictions.
No $13,000 outlay – SolarCloud starts from just $149.
No solar panels or roof required – anyone can join.
No “use it or lose it” – SolarCloud credits your actual energy bill every quarter, no matter what time of day or night you use power.
Portable – if you move house or switch energy retailers, your SolarCloud credits move with you.
Think of it as your own virtual battery. Instead of paying for hardware, you buy SolarCloud panels in the cloud. Your panels generate credits, and those credits are applied directly to your bill. Simple. Transparent. Flexible.
Why pay more?
The rebate is only useful for households who can already afford solar + a battery and who plan to stay put for decades. But with SolarCloud, you can start small, grow your credits, and take them with you — no matter where life takes you.
