Module count
The number of battery modules in the claim does not match the model spec or the photos.
Battery STCs
Home batteries. Certificates settled in 24 hours.
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program has turned battery installs into a certificate business. We pre-check the claim so yours clears first time.
Today's buy ratesUpdated 2 Oct 2026
STC
Small-scale Technology CertificatesSolar PV, battery, hot water and heat pump
$38.50per STC
VEEC
Victorian Energy Efficiency CertificatesVictoria only
$60.00per VEEC
- 24h settlement
- $0 fees
- Rate locked on lodgement
The program
How the program works
At the time of writing, the federal program began on 1 July 2025. Eligible batteries create STCs that the installer passes on as a discount of roughly 30 percent of the battery cost, stepping down every six months to 2030.
Rules and factors change, so always check the Clean Energy Regulator before quoting. We cover updates in insights and keep the battery submission guide current. Program details last checked October 2026.
- 5-100 kWhusable capacity, home and small business
- 50 kWhmaximum counted for certificates
- CEC + VPPapproved and VPP-capable battery
- 1 / propertyone rebate, pairs with existing solar
The calculation
How battery STCs are calculated
Usable kWh multiplied by the STC factor for the year of install. At the time of writing the factor is 6.8 STCs per kWh for 2026 installs and steps down to 5.7 on 1 January 2027 and 5.2 on 1 July 2027, so every January and July a battery of the same size creates fewer certificates.
Use the Clean Energy Regulator calculator for the live figure. Then check the dollar value against today's rate.
Formula
usable kWh
x
STC factor (year)
=
STCs created
2026 factor 6.8 STCs per kWh (5.7 from 1 Jan 2027, 5.2 from 1 Jul 2027), tiered since 1 May 2026: first 14 kWh at 100%, 14–28 kWh at 60%, 28–50 kWh at 15%. Capped at 50 kWh of eligible capacity.
Common rejections
Four reasons battery claims bounce
Our compliance desk pre-check looks for each one before anything is lodged, so you hear about it from us rather than the regulator.
Caught at pre-check
Nominal vs usable capacity
Certificates are based on usable kWh. Entering the headline nominal figure overstates the claim.
Serial mismatch
Serials on the form, invoice and photos need to agree, character for character.
Missing geo-tagged photos
Photos need location data switched on at the time of install, or the claim stalls.
Before you lodge
What to submit
One complete pack per battery. If you are unsure about a photo, send it to the desk first.
- Assignment form signed by the property owner
- Electrical compliance certificate for your state
- Installer and designer accreditation details
- Invoice with model, usable kWh and install date
- Serial numbers for every module and the inverter or hybrid unit
- Geo-tagged photos: battery in place, nameplate, serials, switchboard, isolators
- VPP capability confirmation for the model
Why us
Same six promises. Batteries included.
Paid in 24 hours
Settled within 24 hours of sign-off. Money in your account tomorrow, not in ten business days.
Top-of-market rates
Published daily. The rate you see is the rate you get, locked the moment a complete claim is lodged.
Zero fees. Ever.
No processing fees, no admin fees, no registry fees. The rate card is the whole story.
A real person picks up
Call the desk and a human answers. Every partner gets a named account manager who knows their book.
Claims that don't bounce
Our compliance desk checks photos, forms and serials before anything is lodged, so problems get caught before they cost you time.
Perks that grow with you
Rate premiums, priority settlement and referral credits through the Partner Program. Loyalty should pay.
How it works
Four steps. One business day. Done.
- 01
Sign up in minutes
Tell us about your business and accreditation. We set you up, assign your account manager and send your rate card the same day.
- 02
Lodge the job
Upload the assignment form, compliance certificate and photos through your portal, or email them to the desk. Our checklist tells you exactly what we need.
- 03
We check and clear it
The compliance desk reviews every claim before it's lodged with the registry. If something's missing, we tell you straight away.
- 04
Paid within 24 hours
Once the claim is cleared, we pay. No invoices to chase, no waiting on the registry, no fees taken out.
Questions
Battery STC questions, answered
What is the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
At the time of writing, it is a federal program that started on 1 July 2025 and creates STCs for eligible home and small business batteries, which installers pass on as an upfront discount. Program settings change, so check the Clean Energy Regulator for the current rules.
Which batteries are eligible?
At the time of writing, batteries of 5 to 100 kWh usable capacity, with up to 50 kWh counted for certificates. The battery must be CEC approved and VPP-capable, and installed by an accredited installer with accredited products.
Can a property claim more than once?
At the time of writing, one rebate applies per property. A battery can be paired with existing solar, so retrofits are covered.
How are battery STCs calculated?
Usable capacity in kWh multiplied by the STC factor for the year the battery is installed. At the time of writing the factor is 6.8 STCs per kWh for 2026 installs, stepping down to 5.7 on 1 January 2027 and 5.2 on 1 July 2027 (the factor now steps every six months to 2030). Since 1 May 2026 the factor is tiered by size: the first 14 kWh at 100%, 14 to 28 kWh at 60%, 28 to 50 kWh at 15%. Use the Clean Energy Regulator calculator for the live figure.
Why do battery claims get rejected?
The common causes are a wrong module count, nominal capacity entered instead of usable capacity, serial numbers that do not match the photos, and missing geo-tagged photos. Our compliance desk checks each of these before lodgement.
Do you pay faster for batteries than solar?
Settlement is the same: within 24 hours of sign-off for established partners, 48 to 72 hours for a new partner's first claim. Batteries and solar sit on the same rate card.
Where can I read the submission requirements?
Our battery submission guide walks through the forms and photos. For program changes, watch the insights section.
Selling batteries? Get the certificates paid fast.
Sign up today. Your account manager calls with your rate card, and your first claim can be lodged this week.