Battery rebate in Northern Territory
A 13.5 kWh home battery installed in Northern Territory in May–Dec 2026 gets a federal rebate of about $3,458. No territory battery incentive is included here, so check with your installer. The federal rebate applies in full.
Territory incentives in NT
No territory battery incentive is included for the NT. Check with your installer.
What a battery is worth in NT
A battery stores solar power you'd otherwise export, so you use it in the evening instead of buying from the grid. In NT that swaps a feed-in credit of about 9.3c per kWh for a usage price of about 32c.
Family of four in Darwin, $650 a quarter, no solar yet, using 2026–27 regulated prices. See the full Darwin plan →
Federal rebate by battery size
| Usable size | Installed in May–Dec 2026 | Installed in Jan–Jun 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kWh | $1,292 | $1,064 |
| 10 kWh | $2,584 | $2,166 |
| 13.5 kWh | $3,458 | $2,888 |
| 20 kWh | $4,522 | $3,800 |
The same in every state: it's set by usable capacity and install date, at $38 per STC. To qualify, the exact model must be on the approved list, installed with solar by an accredited installer, and able to join a virtual power plant. Work out the rebate for your battery →
What size suits your home?
Answer a few questions about your home and power use, and we'll recommend a solar and battery size with costs after rebates.
Questions
Is there a battery rebate in Northern Territory?
Yes. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program applies in every state and territory, including Northern Territory. No territory battery incentive is included here, so check with your installer. The federal rebate applies in full.
How much is the battery rebate in NT?
The federal rebate depends on the battery's usable capacity, not where you live. A 13.5 kWh battery installed in May–Dec 2026 earns about $3,458, at $38 per certificate. Your installer sets the price they credit and may deduct fees, so check the quote.
When does the battery rebate drop?
On 1 January 2027. A 13.5 kWh battery installed on or after that date earns about $2,888, $570 less. The date that counts is when it's installed and commissioned, not when you sign.
Is a battery worth it in NT?
It depends on the gap between what you pay for power and what you're paid for exporting it. In NT the typical usage price is about 32c per kWh and the feed-in tariff about 9.3c, so every kWh a battery stores for the evening is worth roughly 32c instead of 9.3c. For a family of four in Darwin on a $650 quarterly bill, the planner suggests 10 kW of solar with a 8 kWh battery, saving about $2,820 a year.