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Key Takeaways Who It's For: NSW now offers five battery incentive activities covering homeowners, apartment buildings, SMEs and commercial & industrial projects. Commencement Date: Updated and new BESS activities commence from 1 September 2026. Stackable Incentives: Eligible projects may combine BESS incentives with the Australian Government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP), depending on the activity. What's New in 2026: BESS1 and BESS2 introduce expanded eligibility and updated...

The NSW Government has updated both BESS1 and BESS2 under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS). BESS1 now supports stacking with the Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) for eligible government projects, while BESS2 increases the eligible battery size and removes the solar PV requirement. Whether you're working on a VPP or an eligible government project, here's what you need to know about the latest BESS1 and BESS2 updates. Key Takeaways Who It's For: Residential battery installers...

From 1 September 2026, the NSW Government is expanding the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) with three new battery incentive activities: BESS3, BESS4 and BESS5. These new activities extend financial incentives to apartment buildings, small and medium businesses, and commercial and industrial facilities installing battery energy storage systems. This article compares BESS3, BESS4 and BESS5 to help commercial battery installers identify the right incentive for your project. Key Takeaways Who...