Up to $12,000 in Savings for Territorians
Up to $12,000 in Savings for Territorians with the Enhanced Northern Territory Battery Scheme
The Northern Territory Government has significantly increased support for solar and battery solutions with the enhanced Home and Business Battery Scheme. Starting 1 December 2024, eligible homeowners, businesses, and not-for-profit organisations can now access up to $12,000 in grants to make renewable energy more accessible and affordable.
At Photon Energy, based in Alice Springs, we travel up to 1,200 km to deliver high-quality solar and battery installations. With our expertise in serving remote and rural locations, we’re ready to help you take full advantage of this innovative battery rebate.
Key Features of the Updated Scheme
Increased Grant Amount
Eligible applicants can now receive $400 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of usable battery capacity, with a maximum rebate of $12,000.
You can use this funding to buy and install:
- Install a new solar photovoltaic (PV) system with an eligible battery and inverter.
- Add a battery and inverter to complement your existing solar PV system.
Note: You can’t use the funding to buy and install solar PV panels and inverters where they are not being installed simultaneously with a battery.
Expanded Funding Pool
The NT Government has doubled the funding pool from $3 million to $6 million, ensuring more Territorians can participate and benefit from this initiative.
Enhanced Feed-in Tariff
From 1 July 2025, solar system owners will earn a peak feed-in tariff of 18.66 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity exported to the grid between 3 pm and 9 pm.
This change could save households an additional $150 per year, making renewable energy even more cost-effective.
The 5 Reasons Behind This Generous NT Battery Rebate
The Northern Territory Government has introduced this enhanced rebate to achieve several key goals:
- Lower energy costs for households and businesses
Batteries allow consumers to store excess energy generated by solar PV systems during the day and use it during peak times when electricity rates are higher. Rebates make batteries more affordable, enabling families and businesses to reduce their energy bills.
- Enhance energy grid stability
Batteries help stabilise the energy grid by storing surplus renewable energy and releasing it during peak demand periods. This reduces strain on the grid, minimises outages, and helps balance supply and demand more efficiently.
- Promote renewable energy adoption
Rebates incentivise the integration of batteries with renewable energy systems like solar PV. This enables households and businesses to maximise their use of renewable energy, accelerating the transition to cleaner energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Reduce carbon emissions
By encouraging energy storage, governments aim to decrease dependence on gas-fired or coal power plants during high-demand periods. Batteries help optimise renewable energy usage, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing climate change goals.
- Support local industries and job creation
Battery rebate programs drive demand for solar and battery installation services, boosting local businesses and creating jobs in the renewable energy sector. This stimulates economic growth while building expertise and capacity in clean energy industries.
Practical Benefits for Territorians
Lower Energy Bills
By storing energy generated during the day, you can reduce reliance on grid electricity during high-cost periods or on cloudy days, leading to significant savings on energy bills.
Improved Energy Grid Stability
Battery systems contribute to a stable and reliable energy grid by reducing peak demand on gas-fired generation and balancing renewable energy supply.
Economic and Environmental Impact
The battery rebate for Alice Springs supports local solar and battery businesses, creating jobs and driving the Northern Territory’s transition to cleaner energy sources. It also helps lower emissions and advances NT’s renewable energy goals.
Eligibility and Application Process
A registered NT business
A registered owner of a residential property in the NT
A not-for-profit or community organisation operating in the NT in either owned or leased premises.
Who Can Apply:
- Homeowners: Owners of residential properties in the NT.
- Businesses: NT-registered businesses.
- Not-for-profits: Organisations operating in owned or leased premises.
Note: The property can be owner-occupied or used as an investment, but there can only be one application per property and per homeowner.
Extra bonus: If you’re a homeowner and also own a business, you can apply for one grant for your home and one for your business.
Steps to Apply:
- Check Eligibility: Confirm your eligibility through the scheme’s terms and conditions.
- Get a Quote: Obtain a quote from a qualified solar and battery installer like Photon Energy.
- Apply Online: Submit your application via the Grants NT portal to receive a voucher.
- Install Your System: Complete the installation within six months of receiving the voucher.
- Redeem the Grant: Use the voucher to reduce your upfront costs; the government pays the grant amount directly to your installer.
Key Dates
1 December 2024: Enhanced grant amounts become available.
1 July 2025: New peak feed-in tariff takes effect after Power and Water Corporation system upgrades are completed.
Why Choose Photon Energy
With over a decade of experience in the solar industry, Photon Energy specialises in delivering reliable, tailored installations across the Northern Territory.
Whether you’re in Alice Springs or a remote community up to 1,200 km away, our team provides exceptional service, ensuring your solar and battery system meets your energy needs.
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