Alpha ESS SMILE-M-BAT battery rebate
6 of 6 models are on the approved list. Rebates below assume installation in May–Dec 2026 at $38 per STC. The earliest listing expiry is 31 December 2027.
Models and rebates
| Model | Usable | Nominal | Listing | Rebate now | From Jan–Jun 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMILE-M-BAT-5P | 5 kWh | 5 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $1,292 | $1,064 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| SMILE-M-BAT-5P II | 10 kWh | 10 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $2,584 | $2,166 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| SMILE-M-BAT-5P III | 15 kWh | 15 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $3,762 | $3,154 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| SMILE-M-BAT-5P IV | 20 kWh | 20 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $4,522 | $3,800 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| SMILE-M-BAT-5P V | 25 kWh | 25 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $5,320 | $4,446 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| SMILE-M-BAT-5P VI | 30 kWh | 30 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $5,852 | $4,902 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
Source: CEC approved batteries list via the Clean Energy Regulator. Always check the exact model number on your quote.
SMILE-M-BAT-5P IV: rebate by install date
Questions
Is the Alpha ESS SMILE-M-BAT eligible for the federal battery rebate?
Yes. 6 of the 6 Alpha ESS SMILE-M-BAT models are on the Clean Energy Council approved batteries list as at 9 November 2026. The exact model number on your quote must match one on the list on your installation date.
How much is the rebate on a Alpha ESS SMILE-M-BAT?
For the SMILE-M-BAT-5P IV (20 kWh usable), about $4,522 if installed in May–Dec 2026, at $38 per STC. The table above shows every model.
What happens on 1 January 2027?
The STC factor drops from 6.8 to 5.7. The same SMILE-M-BAT-5P IV would get about $3,800, $722 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned.