Guidelines update

26 May 2023: The grant opportunity guidelines have been updated to extend the end of grant commitment date to 30 September 2027.

21 December 2022: The grant opportunity guidelines have been updated to correct an eligible project location from Daylesford to Leonard’s Hill.

Community Batteries for Household Solar Program - Delivery of Election Commitments Stream 2

This opportunity supports selected organisations to deliver community batteries in eligible locations to support lower electricity bills and emissions, support storage of excess solar energy and reduce pressure on the grid.
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This grant is currently closed to applications

What do you get?

Grants between $100,000 and $500,000 per eligible location.

The grant will provide $1000 per kilowatt hour (kWh) of battery storage capacity and up to 100% of eligible project expenditure. 

Who is this for?

Specific organisations listed in the grant opportunity guidelines.

Overview

The grant opportunity will deliver community batteries to support lower electricity bills and emissions, support storage of excess solar energy, and reduce pressure on the grid. It complements the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program - Delivery of Election Commitments Stream 1.

The aim of this stream (Stream 2) is to install, connect and operate community batteries in certain locations. Only one community battery can be installed in each location and the Government has identified specific organisations to deliver each community battery. Eligible organisations and associated locations can be found in the grant opportunity guidelines.

Eligible organisations will be contacted and invited to submit an application. 

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Key documents

Grant opportunity guidelines

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Sample grant agreement

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Sample application form

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