ONE hundred and one batteries have been installed in premises across Port Stephens through the State Government’s household battery incentive.
Since the incentive was launched in November, more than 7,800 batteries have been installed in homes and businesses across NSW.
Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said the scheme was “making a real difference”.
“This is about reducing power bills, easing cost-of-living pressures, and giving people the tools to take control of their energy use.”
By using the incentive scheme, eligible homeowners and businesses get an upfront discount on the cost of battery installation through installers working with government-accredited suppliers.
The discount amount is related to the size of the battery, meaning larger batteries attract bigger discounts.
“For a typical household battery with 13.5 kilowatt-hours of capacity, this is a discount of more than $2000 on average and is available for both new and existing solar systems,” the State Government said in a statement.
“A typical household with an $1850 annual electricity bill can save around $1500 per year by installing solar and a battery.
“With more than one-third of NSW homes now equipped with rooftop solar systems, the ability to store this solar energy in batteries for later use offers significant benefits for household budgets and energy reliability.”
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe said, “NSW has set a cracking pace for battery adoption across the country, and we only see this momentum picking up.
“These installations are providing cost of living relief through lower energy bills and are making a valuable contribution to a more sustainable and secure energy system.”
