Battery STC returns are set to decrease from May 1
Understanding how these new calculations affect your projects is essential for staying ahead.
We’re redesigning the Onsite app. Here’s a sneak peek
As a part of our plan to improve Onsite user experience, we want to hear your thoughts on the new design.
⚠️ New Battery Photo Requirements from March 2026
The 3 main areas requiring additional evidence: Meter Box Labels, Switchboard & Isolation Labels and Solar Battery Unit Labels
⚠️ Important Change: New installer photo requirements starting 1 March 2026
The Clean Energy Regulator is introducing additional photo requirements from 1 March 2026 to improve safety and compliance for solar battery installations.
Changes to Battery STC calculations from 1 May 2026
On 13 December 2025, the Australian Government announced updates to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. These changes are designed to keep the program sustainable and relevant as battery uptake grows.
There’s still some time to get more STCs for your Solar PV and Battery Installs. But not much
STC incentives take a significant dip in value at the end of each year. We pulled together a quick comparison for Solar PV and Battery jobs in 2025 vs 2026 so you can see the difference for yourself.