20 November 2025
Last Chance for Bigger Solar & Battery Rebates Before They Drop!
Thinking about installing solar panels, a home battery, or even a heat pump hot water system? Don’t miss out, rebates fall after December 31
From 1 January 2026, the Federal Government’s Renewable Energy Target will start winding down. That means the rebate for new solar systems and batteries will shrink every year until the scheme ends in 2030.
What’s Changing
When you install a solar system, battery, or heat pump, you receive an upfront discount through Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). These certificates represent the amount of clean energy your system will generate (or offset) over its life (also known as the “deeming period.”) From 2026, the deeming period drops by one year for all eligible systems.
Fewer years = fewer certificates = smaller rebate.
For home batteries under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, the rebate also steps down annually, moving from roughly 30% in 2025 to around 27% in 2026, continuing to reduce each year until 2030.
So if you install before December 31, you’ll secure the higher 2025 rebate value. Wait until next year, and your rebate will shrink and your out-of-pocket cost increases.
How Much Could You Lose by Waiting?
Here are easy, real-world examples using official Clean Energy Regulator data (based on 9.3 STCs per kWh in 2025 vs 8.4 in 2026, with each STC worth around $40):
| Battery Size | 2025 Rebate | 2026 Rebate | You Lose |
| 10 kWh | 93 STCs × $40 = $3,720 | 84 STCs × $40 = $3,360 | -$360 |
| 13.5 kWh | 126 STCs × $40 = $5,022 | 113 STCs × $40 = $4,536 | -$486 |
| 20 kWh | 186 STCs × $40 = $7,440 | 168 STCs × $40 = $6,720 | -$720 |
| 50 kWh (max eligible) | 465 STCs × $40 = $18,600 | 420 STCs × $40 = $16,800 | -$1,800 |
Our Cheaper Home Batteries Deal
Right now, Fallon Solutions is helping South East Queensland homeowners stack even more savings with our Cheaper Home Batteries Deal:
✅ Extra $250 discount on top of your government rebate
✅ Installed by Solar Accreditation Australia-certified electricians
✅ Backed by our Safe Hands Promise and Limited Lifetime Labour Warranty
✅ $99 Solar Health & Battery Readiness Check to assess your rebate eligibility and system performance
Our solar experts will check your home’s energy use, roof suitability, and system compatibility — and show you how to combine government rebates with Fallon’s local discount for the best possible value.
Why Now Is the Perfect Time
With the Federal rebate declining, energy prices rising, and installation bookings filling fast before Christmas, acting before December 31 is the smartest way to maximise your return. Whether you’re planning to install a GoodWe, Tesla Powerwall, BYD, or Sungrow system, Fallon Solutions’ local team will design a tailored, compliant setup that’s built to last and built to save.
Secure Your 2025 Rebate Before It Drops
Book your $99 in-home Solar & Battery Assessment today.
We’ll help you calculate your savings, confirm eligibility, and lock in this year’s higher rebate before it steps down.
