CHINT POWER CPS ESSR battery rebate
4 of 4 models are on the approved list. Rebates below assume installation in May–Dec 2026 at $38 per STC. The earliest listing expiry is 13 December 2026.
Models and rebates
| Model | Usable | Nominal | Listing | Rebate now | From Jan–Jun 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPS ESSR-05KL1 | 5.12 kWh | 5.12 kWh | Expiring soon until 13 December 2026 | $1,292 | – | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| CPS ESSR-10KL1 | 10 kWh | 10 kWh | Expiring soon until 13 December 2026 | $2,584 | – | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| CPS ESSR-15KL1 | 15 kWh | 15 kWh | Expiring soon until 13 December 2026 | $3,762 | – | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
| CPS ESSR-20KL1 | 20 kWh | 20 kWh | Expiring soon until 13 December 2026 | $4,522 | – | Rebate · How long it lasts · Compare |
Rebates assume $38 per STC; your installer sets the price they credit and may deduct fees. Based on Clean Energy Regulator material (CEC approved solar batteries list) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence, with brand spellings merged and models grouped by series. Always check the exact model number on your quote.
CPS ESSR-15KL1: rebate by install date
Questions
Is the CHINT POWER CPS ESSR eligible for the federal battery rebate?
It's on the list. 4 of the 4 CHINT POWER CPS ESSR models are on the Clean Energy Council approved batteries list as at 9 November 2026, which is one condition of the federal rebate. You also need an accredited installer, a battery of 5 to 100 kWh that can join a virtual power plant, and the exact model number on your quote to match the list on your installation date.
How much is the rebate on a CHINT POWER CPS ESSR?
For the CPS ESSR-15KL1 (15 kWh usable), about $3,762 if installed in May–Dec 2026, at $38 per STC. Your installer sets the price they credit for STCs and may deduct fees, so the discount on your quote can differ. The table above shows every model.
What happens on 1 January 2027?
The STC factor drops from 6.8 to 5.7. The same CPS ESSR-15KL1 would get about $3,154, $608 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned.