There is no single fixed “2026 list” to memorise. There is a live list, and there is a set of conditions that sit around it. A battery has to clear all of them.
The conditions
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Approved product | Listed by the Clean Energy Council as approved for the program |
| VPP capable | Able to receive and respond to remote signals (joining a VPP is optional) |
| Size | 5 to 100 kWh usable; up to 50 kWh counted for STCs |
| Installer | Accredited installer, with the work done to standard |
| One per property | A second battery at the same address does not earn again |
| Solar | New or existing solar is fine |
The program started on 1 July 2025. Since 1 May 2026 the STCs are tiered (100% to 14 kWh, 60% to 28 kWh, 15% to 50 kWh), and photo and evidence rules tightened from 1 March 2026.
What the list is
The Clean Energy Council maintains the approved products lists, and the battery list shows models that have been assessed against the program’s requirements. It identifies the product by manufacturer and model, and the listing may be for a combination of battery and inverter. It is updated as new products are approved and old ones removed. The Clean Energy Regulator relies on it when validating claims.
What does not qualify
- A battery that is not on the list on the installation date.
- An off-the-shelf model that looks identical but has a different model number.
- A battery installed by someone without the right accreditation and supervision.
- A second battery at an address that already claimed.
If your battery is not on the list, read what you can do.
What this means for homeowners
Ask for the model number and the listing in your quote. Then confirm yourself, which takes a couple of minutes (how). Run the numbers with the battery STC calculator and read the pillar page.
What this means for installers
Make list verification a step in ordering and again at installation. For a claim lodged with us, our compliance desk pre-checks the product, serials and photos before lodgement, the rate on /pricing/ locks when a complete claim is lodged, and established partners are settled in 24 hours. Start trading when you are ready. See also the battery submission guide.
Common questions
Is the approved list the same as the list of batteries the CER accepts? The CER relies on the Clean Energy Council’s list as the product test, so for practical purposes yes, but the claim must also meet the installer, size and one-per-property conditions.
Does an approved battery guarantee the full rebate? No. The amount depends on usable capacity, the installation date and the tiers. See the worked examples.