Solar Battery Prices and Payback Times in 2025
This guide covers current battery prices, new rebates from the Federal government and how they''re making solar storage more affordable than
Typical installed prices for popular solar batteries in Australia: *These prices don't include a hybrid inverter (~$2,200). I've assumed $3,000 for a good-quality, straightforward installation: no fire-resistant backing required. Caution: If you receive a jaw-droppingly low quote compared to these prices, be very careful.
The average price for a 10 kWh solar battery ranges between $8,000 - $10,000. While the uptake of solar panels in Australia is really strong, the same cannot be said for solar batteries. A newer technology, battery storage has been viewed as expensive – especially when comparing the payback of a battery system against its expected life.
We've been tracking the financial return of batteries in Australia for over a decade and regularly update our analysis of whether batteries are worth it. At the midway point of 2025 was a key turning point in this equation as the federal battery rebate was introduced which offers a discount of around 30% for a typical 10kWh battery.
Most homeowners pay $7,000–$15,000 depending on battery size and brand. Q2. Are solar batteries worth it in 2025? Yes — with high electricity prices and low feed-in tariffs, they provide strong ROI.
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