Australia's Cheaper Home Batteries Program officially passes 500,000 installations

Former Sydney rubbish tip to house battery capable of powering 1500 homes

Nationally, half a million households have installed home batteries. A new push will result in businesses installing bigger batteries.

Australia's Cheaper Home Batteries Program officially passes 500,000 installations

More than 507,000 households, small businesses and community organisations have installed a home battery storage system under Australia's Cheaper Home Batteries Program, according to figures announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

Cheaper Home Batteries program reaches 500,000 milestone

More than 500,000 home batteries have now been installed under the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, helping households and businesses store cheap solar, cut power bills, and take pressure off the grid. More than three quarters of batteries installed under the program have been in outer suburban and regional communities. Related article: These charts show how far rooftop solar and home batteries can take us—and why we still…