NSW Battery Rebates: Your Guide to BESS1–BESS5
Updated: Aug 17
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 rules, while BESS3–BESS5 introduce brand-new incentives for apartment and business battery projects.
Which Battery Rebate Applies to You?
Who is this for | What does it cover | NSW program |
Homeowners-Small businesses | Installing a new battery | BESS1 |
Existing battery owners | Connecting an eligible battery to a VPP | BESS2 |
Apartment buildings | Installing apartment batteries | BESS3 |
Small & medium businesses | Installing a new battery | BESS4 |
Commercial & industrial businesses | Installing a new battery
| BESS5 |
Explore Each NSW Battery Incentive
See How Much You Can Save with the NSW PDRS Calculator
Use the NSW PDRS Calculator to estimate the potential incentive for your battery project.
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