As more Territorians look at solar and batteries, the incentives on offer have changed. Two federal rebates are running now: one for solar panels and one for home batteries. The NT Government’s Home and Business Battery Scheme has closed. This guide explains what each incentive does and what to check before you sign a quote. Rules and rates change, so confirm current details with your installer and the official government pages.

The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme lowers the cost of rooftop solar through Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). The discount is generally applied by your installer, so it should already be built into the price you are quoted. It depends on the system being installed by a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installer, and its value changes with system size and over time.

The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program started on 1 July 2025 and funds around a 30% discount on eligible small-scale batteries connected to new or existing rooftop solar. It works through battery certificates (BSTCs) under the same scheme, and your installer or retailer generally builds the discount into your quote.

• It applies to eligible batteries added to a new solar system or to an existing one.
• Since 1 May 2026 the certificates are tiered, so the benefit tapers for larger batteries and the size you choose changes the result. The discount also steps down every six months, with the next reduction scheduled for 1 January 2027, so install timing matters.
• Your existing inverter needs to work with the battery you are considering, which can affect the total cost.

• Ask for the price before the discount, and for each discount to appear as its own line.
• Confirm the exact battery model is eligible for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
• Check the installer is CEC accredited and a licensed electrician. In the NT, solar and battery systems must be installed by a licensed electrician.
• Ask whether the quote still makes sense if an incentive changes before installation.

The NT Home and Business Battery Scheme has closed. The Territory’s grant of $400 per kWh of usable battery capacity, up to $12,000, reached its $6 million funding allocation and no longer takes new applications. Treat any older advertisement or article that still promotes it with caution, and check the NT Government website for the latest status.

Installing shared solar PV systems in multi-dwelling projects is funded under the Solar for Multi Dwellings Grant Scheme. This initiative aims to provide solar energy to apartment buildings and other multi-residential units, allowing numerous households to benefit without individual rooftop installations. Check the NT Government website for current availability before planning around it.

Grants of up to $7,500 per household cover 50% of installation costs.

Funds can be used for:

• Shared rooftop solar PV.
• Technology that efficiently distributes solar electricity.
• Smart meters to monitor energy usage.
• Battery storage, where applicable.

This scheme reduces power costs and enhances solar energy access for both renters and owners, promoting shared energy solutions and making solar power more accessible.

The Solar Multi Dwelling Grants are available to:

• Multifamily property management organisations.
• Owners of multi-residential complexes who are interested in pooled solar PV systems.

• Property owners or management firms must evaluate energy needs and obtain a solar quotation.
• Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to GrantsNT.
• Upon approval, installation must be completed within the designated timeframe.

Two federal rebates make solar and batteries more affordable in the Northern Territory right now: the STC for solar panels and the BSTC for home batteries. The NT Home and Business Battery Scheme has closed, so be cautious with older information that still promotes it.

Not sure what applies to your home? Book a free on-site consultation and we will look at your roof, your usage and your quote. See our solar battery storage and backup power service for what we install. For more detail on battery rebates, see Florance Electrical’s guide to NT solar rebates in 2026.