Federal Government Incentives
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES)
Australia has the highest uptake of household solar in the world, and rooftop solar has become a crucial part of Australia's renewable energy. If you want to install a rooftop solar system, you might be able to get an upfront discount on the purchase price of your system.
Under the SRES, you can claim small-scale technology certificates (STCs). Pristine Solar can help you get a discount on the purchase price of your system.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Households and small businesses may be eligible for around a 30% discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery. The discount is based on the solar battery's usable capacity and will gradually decrease until 2030.
From 1 May 2026 the Australian Government announced it would expand the Cheaper Home Batteries Program from original estimates of $2.3 billion to an estimated $7.2 billion over the next 4 years. The Australian Government will fully fund the discount for solar batteries by purchasing small-scale technology certificates (STCs). This means no costs will be passed on to householders through energy retailers.
Eligibility Criteria
- A single solar battery with a nominal (total) capacity of 5 kWh to 100 kWh will be eligible.
- The solar battery's usable capacity will be used to calculate the number of STCs it will be eligible for.
- STCs can only be claimed for the first 50 kWh of usable capacity.
- The solar battery will need to be installed with a new or existing solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
- The solar battery is considered 'installed' when a certificate of electrical compliance or equivalent is signed, which confirms that the system complies with relevant state and territory electrical safety regulations.
How it's claimed
Pristine Solar will provide you with a written quote that contains the information you need to make an informed decision. No forms for customers required as Pristine Solar assigns the STCs and passes the value on as an upfront discount on your quote and invoice.
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