Australia’s Solar Boom: 2026 Solar and Battery Rebate Changes

January 13, 2026
Glower

Australia had a standout year in 2025 when it comes to solar and battery installations, and it’s no secret why.

Across multiple states, thousands of households made the move to home solar and battery systems, taking advantage of government support and the growing need to reduce electricity bills with clean energy.

How many installations are we talking about?

A key moment came on 1 July, when the Cheaper Home Batteries Program officially launched. From day one, the program offered around a 30% upfront discount on eligible small-scale batteries (5–100 kWh) through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), along with additional solar rebates for households installing solar panels.

The impact was immediate

📊 In July alone, nearly 19,600 new solar PV systems were installed nationwide, with an average battery size of 18.2 kWh.

By the end of August, more than 43,500 residential solar battery units had already been installed in just two months, almost matching the entire 2024 total of 45,200 units.

If these numbers are new to you, you may be missing a major opportunity, and this goes well beyond companies like Glower offering products or services.

Ask yourself this:

If this transition were only about selling, would the Australian Government be investing so heavily in solar rebates, research, clean energy infrastructure and nationwide incentive programs?

That’s exactly why we don’t want you to miss the chance to install a complete solar and battery system at a significantly reduced cost, with strong government support.

⚠️ Please read this carefully

From 1 May 2026, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program will begin to change.

Government support will gradually reduce, and while the first adjustment hasn’t been fully detailed yet, it’s already confirmed that every six months the rebates will be reviewed and reduced. This means that waiting could make installing a solar and battery system more expensive over time.

Why this shift makes sense

Here’s an important insight:

“New onshore wind and solar developments are now up to 40% cheaper than building new coal or gas power stations, making decarbonisation the most cost-effective path for financial markets today.”

And another major milestone:

“In a historic moment for the clean energy transition in 2025, solar and wind generation accounted for 100% of the growth in global electricity demand, marking the first time coal’s dominance was displaced.”

All of this aligns with Australia’s broader goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030. The strategy focuses on driving change through people, culture and capability, while setting out practical actions to reduce emissions from key sources such as electricity, buildings and energy efficiency.