Add Your Heading Text HereCheaper Home Batteries / Battery Booster Program
In Australia, the Labor party has announced a national battery rebate program should they be reelected.
Subsidy
- $370/kWh usable capacity(TBC if ex GST?)
- Other state-based rebates and low-interest loans are still applicable
- Can only be claimed once per site
Eligibility criteria
- Battery size: 5kWh-50kWh (systems up to 100kWh are eligible but the payment is only on the first 50kWh. TBC if the eligibility size relates to usable or nominal capacity)
- Date: Commissioned on or after July 1 2025. Can be installed beforehand
- VPP ready. Battery inverter must be capable of participating in a VPP, but doesn’t have to actually participate in one. (TBC whether this applies to Off-grid)
- Sites:
- Residential or Commercial, no means test etc
- Must have PV installed (existing or new)
- Sites with existing batteries that want to add more are eligible. The subsidy applies to new battery installations.
This is a Labor election promise, and only applicable if Labor wins the upcoming Australian federal election. The proposed rebate would be administered under the SRES scheme.
The list below contains products that are anticipated to be compatible under this program. Note that this resource is still being validated and updated as more information comes to light.
Important: Virtual Power Plant (VPP) compatibility depends primarily on the inverter. Some VPPs also require or prefer certain battery brands/models to guarantee performance and communications. Always check your VPP’s hardware requirements before enrolling. The batteries list are NOT expected to be the only ones that can be installed as part of VPP-compatible system, they are just batteries known to be supported in one or more VPP scheme.
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VPP-Compatible Inverters and Batteries connectable and controllable by 3rd party equipment
| Inverter Brand | VPP-Compatible Inverter Model(s) | Compatible Batteries (If the VPP Requires a Specific Brand) | Known VPP Providers Listing This Inverter Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha ESS | SMILE-B3-PLUS, SMILE-G3 (B5, S3.6, S5), SMILE-S5-HV, SMILE-S6-HV, SMILE-T10-HV, SMILE5-INV, Storion-SMILE-B3, etc. | Alpha ESS battery modules only (e.g. SMILE-BAT-10.1P). Typically an Alpha inverter + Alpha battery combo for VPP. |
EnergyAustralia “PowerResponse” Diamond Energy “WATTBANK” Discover Energy VPP Globird “ZEROHERO” Powershop Nectr |
| Bluetti | EP760 (all-in-one AC battery system) | Integrated LiFePO4 battery. No separate brand needed. | Check with providers. |
| BYD |
No official BYD inverter (Battery brand only) |
Battery-Box Premium HVM/HVS, etc. Usually paired with GoodWe, Fronius, Sungrow, etc. |
Some VPPs (Diamond, Amber, Discover) if used with a VPP-approved hybrid inverter |
| Delta | BX 6.3AC (AC-coupled) or older Delta hybrid lines | Typically uses Delta battery modules or third-party LiFePO4 | Check with providers |
| Enphase | IQ Battery series (5P, 10, etc.) integrated microinverters | N/A – each IQ Battery is an AC-coupled unit |
Not explicitly listed in the earlier VPP references. Possibly check Powershop, Amber, etc. |
| Eveready | AS1-3KS | Eveready B1-5.1-48 or other 48V modules tested for AS1-3KS | Powershop |
| GE | GEH5.0-1U-10, GEH8.6-1U-10, GEH10-1U-10 | Typically paired with LG Chem RESU Prime (10H/16H) | Possibly Discover Energy, under testing |
| GenZ |
No official GenZ inverter (Battery brand only) |
LiFePO4 modules (3 kWh, 4 kWh, etc.) Self-managed, pairs with multiple hybrid inverters |
Not listed by name in prior VPP data Could be used if the inverter is approved |
| GoodWe | GW-ES, GW-ES G2, GW-EH, GW-ET, GW-ET G2 (e.g. GW5000-ES-20, GW9900-ET-20, GW29.9K-ET) | Goodwe Lynx Home F/ F G2/ U/ U G2 BYD, Plyontech (varies by model/VPP) | Diamond Energy ‘WattBank’ Discover Energy VPP Powershop (brand listed) Origin Loop VPP |
| Growatt | Hybrid lines (e.g. SPF, SPH, “MIN”) | Growatt Ark batteries or 3rd-party LiFePO4 |
Discover Energy VPP (Growatt mentioned) Possibly others if accepted |
| iStore | Smart Battery System (AIO or battery-only) | Integrated LiFePO4 modules | Check with aggregator |
| Jinko |
No official Jinko inverter (Battery brand only) |
SunTank battery line, typically used with 3rd-party inverters | Check with aggregator |
| LAVO | Storage S2 (hydrogen-based system with integrated or external inverter) | N/A – LAVO is a self-contained H2 solution plus LiFePO4 buffer | LAVO EaaS via Diamond Energy (special arrangement) |
| PowerPlus | No official PowerPlus inverter | LiFe4833P & others; self-managed LiFePO4 | Not explicitly listed; must pair with a VPP-approved hybrid inverter |
| Pylontech | No official Pylontech inverter | Force L2, US2000, US3000, etc. | Sometimes accepted with GoodWe or other VPP-approved inverters |
| RedEarth | Sunrise 6.5kWh (all-in-one?), also “Smart Hybrid” systems | Using LG or other battery modules in some models | EnergyAustralia (Redback & RedEarth sometimes grouped), Possibly others |
| SAJ | H2-(3–10)K Series (S2, S3, T2) | B2-(5.0–25.0)-HV Series | Discover Energy (some testing) |
| Sigenergy |
SigenStor Series (5S, 6S, 5T, 10T, 15T, 20T, 25T, 30T) Sigen Hybrid SP Series (3.0–6.0 kW) |
All-in-one systems with integrated hybrid inverter and LiFePO4 battery. Certified to AS4777-2:2020. Battery-inverter combo is fully pre-integrated. |
Globird “ZEROHERO” Eligible for NSW rebate (approved models) Check with other providers for rollout inclusion |
| SolaX | X1-Hybrid (5.0-D, 5.0-M, 6.0-D, 7.5-D), X3-Hybrid (5.0–15.0-D), etc. |
T-BAT H, T-BAT-SYS-HV Some VPPs allow other brand batteries if firmware supports |
Globird “ZEROHERO” Powershop SolarHub VPP Nectr (selected setups) |
| SolarEdge | Energy Hub (5k/6k/8.25k/10k), Genesis (5k/6k/8.25k/10k), 3Ph Hybrid (5k–10k) |
SolarEdge Energy Bank, LG Chem RESU HV, BYD HVS/HVM (some configurations) |
AGL BYO Battery Tesla Energy Plan (with Gateway) Nectr (SolarEdge combos) SolarHub VPP Powershop |
| Solis | S5-EH1P(3–6)K, S6-EH1P(3–6)K, S6-EH3P(5–10)K | Dyness, LG Chem (some combos), etc. | Discover Energy (under testing) |
| Soltaro | AIO2 (5kW/5kWh) + expansions | Built-in Li-ion NMC modules | Check with aggregator |
| Sonnen | SonnenBatterie (Evo, Eco, etc.) integrated “AC-coupled” | N/A – includes built-in inverter | Check with aggregator |
| SOFAR | HYD-K, ME-G, “PowerAll,” various hybrid lines | Often paired with SOFAR-branded LiFePO4 or 3rd-party cells | Check with aggregator |
| SunPower | Reserve (AIO battery) | N/A – integrated LiFePO4 | Check with aggregator |
| Sungrow | SH5.0RS, SH5.0RT, SH6.0RS, SH6.0RT, SH8.0RS, SH8.0RT, SH10RS, SH10RT, SH15RT, SH20RT, SH25RT |
Sungrow SBR & SBH (e.g. SBR096, SBH250) Note: Some VPPs allow 3rd-party batteries too |
Origin “Loop” Diamond Energy “WATTBANK” Discover Energy VPP Globird “ZEROHERO” Powershop Nectr NRN VPP (Diamond) |
| Tesla | Powerwall 2 or 3 (integrated inverter) | N/A – battery + built-in inverter | AGL, EnergyAustralia, Origin, Diamond, Discover, Globird, Nectr, ENGIE, SA Gov’t VPP, Powershop, etc. |
| VARTA | Pulse 6 (all-in-one AC battery) | Integrated LMO/NMC battery | Check with aggregator |
Major VPP Providers & Their Incentives
| VPP Provider / Plan | Eligible Inverter Brands | Any Battery Restrictions? | Incentives & Rates | Coverage & Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGL “Bring Your Own Battery” | Tesla, LG (with compatible inverter like SolarEdge), & others | Must meet AGL’s brand list; typically they look at entire “battery + inverter” package |
\$100 sign-on, \$70/qtr credit Standard AGL usage & FiT |
NSW, QLD, SA, VIC 12 months, \$0 exit |
| Tesla Energy Plan | Tesla (Powerwall has built-in inverter) | No separate battery needed—it’s integrated |
\$1k Powerwall subsidy (new), \$220/year credit ~4.9–5c FiT in many states |
SA, VIC, NSW, QLD No lock-in |
| Origin “Loop” | Sungrow inverters, Tesla (built-in), LG Chem with certain inverters | Min. 5 kWh battery capacity (Sungrow or Tesla recommended) |
\$1,500 bill credit if purchased through Origin Standard FiT & rates |
SA, VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD 5-year term |
| Diamond Energy “WATTBANK” | GoodWe, Sungrow, LG (with hybrid inverter), Alpha-ESS, Growatt | Battery recommended but brand can vary; must be integrated with approved inverter |
Up to \$450/yr in credits 30c/kWh battery usage credit 6pm–8am |
NSW, SA, VIC, QLD (Energex) No lock-in |
| Discover Energy VPP | Alpha ESS, Sungrow, GoodWe, Growatt, etc. | Battery brand must be proven to communicate with these inverters for VPP control | Premium FiT (~30c/kWh for certain peak hours), Time-of-day FiT |
Varies by state Typically no contract lock-in |
| EnergyAustralia “PowerResponse” | Tesla, AlphaESS, Redback, LG Chem (with compatible inverters) | Need an approved hardware combo—EA can confirm each brand pairing |
\$15/month credit + event payments Standard EA FiT |
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA No special lock-in |
| Globird “ZEROHERO” | AlphaESS, Redback, Sungrow, SolaX, Sigenergy, Tesla | Battery brand may be required if aggregator platform can control it |
\$1/day credit for zero grid use (5–7pm) Free grid power 11am–2pm 15c/kWh FiT (5–7pm) |
NSW, SA, VIC, QLD (Energex) No lock-in |
| Amber Electric “SmartShift” | Various inverters (Alpha ESS, Tesla PW, etc.) | Primarily requires a battery that can respond to wholesale price signals |
Wholesale electricity rates Up to \$2050 REPS in SA |
SA, NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD (Energex) No lock-in |
| ENGIE “BYO Battery VPP” | Focus on Tesla Powerwall 2, Eguana, others TBC | ENGIE must be able to remotely control the system |
\$300 upfront + \$20 monthly credit Standard FiT |
SA, VIC, NSW, QLD Ongoing; \$0 exit (some clawback on new battery subsidy) |
| Powershop VPP | Wide brand list: AlphaESS, Eveready, LG, Redback, SolarEdge, SolaX, Sungrow, Tesla, etc. | Check if your battery brand communicates with each Powershop partner inverter |
Credits up to \$40/month (varies) Standard Powershop FiT |
Must be Powershop customer No lock-in |
| Nectr (BEE, Plan BEE, BEEyond) | AlphaESS, QCells, SolarEdge, Sungrow, Tesla, LG (depends on plan) | Typically need ≥9.5 kWh battery capacity; reliable internet |
Up to 50c/kWh FiT (4–9pm) on BEE \$20 monthly VPP credit on Plan BEE, etc. |
Various eastern states No lock-in |
| LAVO EAAS by Diamond | Inverter must support LAVO’s hydrogen storage system (contact LAVO/Diamond) | LAVO system effectively includes the “battery”; must be integrated properly |
Up to 800kWh/month free Diamond’s best plan |
NSW, SA, VIC, QLD (Energex) LAVO lease = fixed term |
| NRN VPP by Diamond | Sungrow specifically (custom arrangement) | Check if the battery is also on Diamond’s list for remote control |
10% discount on grid usage FiT matched to usage rate |
Eastern states under Diamond No lock-in, but separate NRN agreement |
| Reposit “No Bill” | SolaX Triple Power (purchased via Reposit package) | No separate battery brand needed; Reposit sells a full kit |
Guaranteed \$0 electricity bill for 5–7 yrs PPA-like arrangement |
Must buy system from Reposit 5-year term |
| SolarHub VPP | LG Chem RESU HV, Tesla Powerwall, SolaX, SolarEdge | Typically HV batteries; must confirm model with them |
\$4,950 incentive (varies) 17c FiT for first 10kWh/day |
Specific NSW areas Up to 650 participants |
| ShineHub | Hinen battery + matching hybrid inverter (SA-based offers), others possible | Check if ShineHub approves your inverter firmware |
\$2,000 off battery \$0.55/kWh bonus for VPP event exports |
SA, VIC, NSW, QLD 5-year contract |
| South Australia’s VPP | Tesla Powerwall integrated (Housing SA program) | Tesla PW only, provided free by SA Govt in public housing trial |
Free PW + below-market rates 3,000 Housing SA properties in Phase 3 |
Must be Housing SA occupant No standard “contract,” it’s a rollout program |
Disclaimer: The primary requirement for VPP enrollment is a VPP-compatible inverter. Certain VPP programs also require specific battery brands or minimal battery capacity. Always verify exact hardware and firmware requirements with the provider.
The information above has been compiled from a range of websites including VPP providers as well as Solar Quotes and Solar Choice.
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