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Battery Rebates in 2025: What Has Changed in Victoria and What’s Still Available?
A New Era for Battery Incentives in Victoria
As of 2025, the Solar Victoria battery rebates and interest-free loans have officially ended.
For many homeowners across Melbourne and regional Victoria, this marks a shift in how battery systems are financed and supported. While state-level support is no longer available, the good news is that federal rebates through STCs (Small-scale Technology Certificates) still offer generous savings for eligible battery installations.
At GreenOz Solutions, we’re helping households make sense of this change — and take advantage of what’s still available.
What’s No Longer Available
Let’s clear the air:
- ❌ Solar Victoria Battery Rebate – Ended
- ❌ Interest-Free Battery Loans – No longer active
This means that upfront rebates from the Victorian government are no longer available for new battery system installations.
What Is Still Available in 2025: STC Rebates
The key remaining incentive for battery storage in Victoria comes from the federal STC program, which was expanded in mid-2024 to include eligible battery systems.
Here’s how it works:
- STCs (Small-scale Technology Certificates) offer upfront discounts based on the size of your battery system
- The more kWh of usable battery capacity, the more certificates — and the greater your rebate
- Applied directly at the time of installation, reducing your out-of-pocket cost instantly
- The value of STCs changes over time and reduces each year until the program phases out in 2030
Example: For an average 10–13 kWh battery system, homeowners can still save $3,000–$4,500 depending on current certificate value and market rates.
Why This Still Matters for Homeowners
Even without state rebates, batteries still make a lot of financial and practical sense in Victoria — especially with the following in mind:
1. Peak Electricity Prices Are Rising
Evening usage costs more than ever, and batteries help you avoid those high time-of-use tariffs.
2. Blackout Protection in Winter & Summer
A battery can keep essential appliances running during outages — which are increasingly common due to storms or heat stress on the grid.
3. STC Rebates Are Still Significant
While not as generous as the past state-level rebates, federal STCs can still cut battery installation costs by up to 30%.
4. Energy Independence & Future-Proofing
With energy prices unpredictable and grid stability uncertain, battery storage gives you more control over your home’s energy needs.
How GreenOz Solutions Supports You
GreenOz makes transitioning to battery storage easy, even in this new rebate environment:
STC Eligibility Checks – We calculate your rebate amount based on system size
Accredited Installation – All systems meet federal compliance standards
Rebate Paperwork Done for You – No admin stress or confusion
Tailored System Design – We size your system based on your real usage & roof potential
Transparent Pricing – No rebate confusion, no sales pressure
Key Takeaways
- The Solar Victoria battery rebate and loan schemes are no longer available as of 2025
- Federal STCs now offer the only active rebate support for battery installations in Victoria
- STCs are calculated per kWh and applied as an upfront discount on your total cost
- Battery systems still deliver strong ROI, blackout protection, and rising grid independence
- GreenOz handles every step of the process — from eligibility checks to final installation
Thinking About Installing a Battery?
Don’t let the end of state rebates hold you back. With STCs still available and electricity rates continuing to rise, 2025 is still a great year to make the switch.
Contact GreenOz Solutions today for a free, no-obligation quote
Let us show you how much you can still save — and how we’ll make it easy, affordable, and future-ready.
