FoxESS EQ5500 series battery rebate
8 of 8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ5500-L2 | 10.92 kWh | 10.92 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $2,812 | $2,356 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| EQ5500-L3 | 16.38 kWh | 16.38 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $3,952 | $3,306 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| EQ5500-L4 | 21.84 kWh | 21.84 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $4,826 | $4,028 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| EQ5500-L5 | 27.3 kWh | 27.3 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $5,662 | $4,750 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| EQ5500-L6 | 32.76 kWh | 32.76 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $5,966 | $4,978 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| EQ5500-L7 | 38.22 kWh | 38.22 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,156 | $5,168 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| EQ5500-L8 | 43.68 kWh | 43.68 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,384 | $5,358 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| EQ5500-L9 | 49.14 kWh | 49.14 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,574 | $5,510 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
Source: CEC approved batteries list via the Clean Energy Regulator. Always check the exact model number on your quote.
EQ5500-L6: rebate by install date
Questions
Is the FoxESS EQ5500 series eligible for the federal battery rebate?
Yes. 8 of the 8 FoxESS EQ5500 series 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 FoxESS EQ5500 series?
For the EQ5500-L6 (32.76 kWh usable), about $5,966 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 EQ5500-L6 would get about $4,978, $988 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned.