The name suggests homes only, but the program is described by the government as open to households, businesses and community organisations. What matters is not the type of owner but the battery system and the premises. Our existing guide on battery rebates for businesses covers the commercial angle; this page covers the range of owners people ask about.
Small business battery rebate
A shop, workshop, cafe or office can claim if it owns the battery and meets the rules. The battery must be between 5 and 100 kWh usable, CEC listed and installed by an accredited installer, and VPP-capable if grid connected. The business benefits from the discount and also from shifting solar into evening trading hours, so the economics depend on its load profile.
The STC discount covers up to 50 kWh. A 100 kWh battery is eligible but only the first 50 kWh counts, and the tiers reduce the value of the capacity beyond the first 14 kWh. See battery size limits.
Church or community hall
A hall or church is a premises with a switchboard, like any other. The questions are about ownership and approval: who owns the building, who owns the battery and who signs the assignment. If the congregation leases the land or the building belongs to a diocese or council, get written consent from that party. Compare the battery’s lock-in period (until after 2030 or the end of the warranty, at the time of writing) with the group’s tenure.
School or club
The same applies. For a school, check whether the education department or the school council makes purchasing decisions; for a sporting club on council land, check the lease. An organisation that is GST-registered should discuss GST treatment with its accountant; see RCTI, GST and ABN for STC payments.
Farm
A farm is a premises with often several meters and sheds. The one-battery-per-premises rule means you should confirm which connection the battery belongs to. Remote farms may qualify under the off-grid test; see off-grid battery eligibility. Dairy and irrigation loads are large, so a 100 kWh ceiling can be limiting.
What this means for installers
Treat organisational jobs as ownership problems first. Confirm who owns the battery, who can sign and whether the site has already claimed a battery. Keep to the product tests in battery product eligibility. A New South Wales commercial battery incentive from 1 September 2026 has been reported; check it on the scheme’s official page.
What this means for owners
Model the STC discount in the battery STC calculator, then compare it with the load you want to shift. The overview is at battery STCs. Installers can see current buy rates on pricing and start trading.