KSTAR BluePulse battery rebate
5 of 5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC63DE2-AU | 64.51 kWh | 64.51 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,612 | $5,548 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| BC70DE2 | 64.51 kWh | 71.68 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,612 | $5,548 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| BC80DE2-AU | 80.64 kWh | 80.64 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,612 | $5,548 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| BC89DE2 | 80.64 kWh | 89.6 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,612 | $5,548 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
| BC96DE2-AU | 96.77 kWh | 96.77 kWh | Approved until 31 December 2027 | $6,612 | $5,548 | Rebate · How long it lasts |
Source: CEC approved batteries list via the Clean Energy Regulator. Always check the exact model number on your quote.
BC80DE2-AU: rebate by install date
Questions
Is the KSTAR BluePulse eligible for the federal battery rebate?
Yes. 5 of the 5 KSTAR BluePulse 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 KSTAR BluePulse?
For the BC80DE2-AU (80.64 kWh usable), about $6,612 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 BC80DE2-AU would get about $5,548, $1,064 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned.