Question 1

How does the ~30% battery rebate work?

Accepted Answer

The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program discounts the installed cost of eligible battery systems (roughly 30% for typical home sizes). It works through small-scale technology certificates (STCs), which we apply as an upfront price reduction on your quote. You don’t claim anything yourself. Eligibility criteria apply.

Question 2

Do solar panels still get a rebate too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Eligible solar systems attract STC incentives that reduce the upfront price. The amount depends on your system size, location and install date, and the scheme phases down each year to 2030.

Question 3

What’s included in a SkyRa system?

Accepted Answer

Panels, inverter, mounting, wiring, switchboard work and full installation, plus an optional home battery. We supply and fit everything as one matched system and handle grid approval paperwork.

Question 4

How much could I save?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your usage, tariff, roof and system size. The calculator above gives an indicative estimate; your written quote includes figures modelled on your actual bill.

Question 5

How long does installation take?

Accepted Answer

Most home installs are completed in a single day once the design is approved and the rebate paperwork is in place. You’ll get a clear timeline with your quote.

Question 6

Will a battery keep the lights on in a blackout?

Accepted Answer

With a backup-capable battery and the right switchboard configuration, yes: essential circuits keep running when the grid drops out. Tell us blackout protection matters and we’ll design for it.

Question 7

Do you do commercial systems?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We design and install commercial systems for warehouses, offices and retail, engineered around your daytime load and tariff.

Question 8

Is the quote really free?

Accepted Answer

Completely. The assessment and written quote are free, and there’s no obligation to proceed.

Question 9

How many panels do I need?

Accepted Answer

A typical family home lands between 6.6 and 13.2 kW (15–30 panels). We size from your bill and daytime usage rather than guessing. Oversizing slightly is usually worth it for batteries and future EVs.

Question 10

Is my roof suitable?

Accepted Answer

Most are. Tile, Colorbond and metal decks are all fine; orientation and shading matter more than roof type. The free assessment answers this definitively for your address.

Question 11

What rebate applies to panels?

Accepted Answer

Eligible systems attract STC incentives that come straight off the quoted price. The amount depends on system size, your location and the install date. We handle the whole process.

Question 12

Should I get a battery at the same time?

Accepted Answer

If you can, yes. The federal battery rebate (~30% off) plus a single combined install usually beats retrofitting later. Every quote shows both options so you can decide with numbers.

Question 13

What warranties come with the system?

Accepted Answer

Panel product and performance warranties, inverter and workmanship warranties all apply. The specific terms depend on the hardware in your design and are set out clearly in your written quote.

Question 14

Am I eligible for the battery rebate?

Accepted Answer

Most owner-occupied homes with a suitable switchboard are. The battery must be an approved product between 5 and 100 kWh installed by an accredited installer. We confirm eligibility as part of your free assessment.

Question 15

Can I add a battery to my existing solar?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes. Depending on your current inverter we’ll quote either an AC-coupled battery that works alongside it, or a hybrid upgrade. Send us your inverter model and we’ll tell you your options.

Question 16

How big a battery do I need?

Accepted Answer

A typical home uses 8–16 kWh overnight. We model your actual usage pattern and size the battery so it fills and empties most days. That’s where the payback is best.

Question 17

Does the battery work during a blackout?

Accepted Answer

Only backup-configured systems do. If blackout protection matters to you, say so, and we’ll design the switchboard side for essential-circuit backup from day one.

Question 18

Can I claim the rebate myself?

Accepted Answer

You never need to. The discount is applied upfront on your invoice and we handle the certificate process behind it.

Question 19

What size system does my business need?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your daytime consumption and roof area. From your recent bills (ideally interval data) we model the size that maximises self-consumption, which is where commercial payback lives.

Question 20

What incentives apply to businesses?

Accepted Answer

Systems up to 100 kW attract STCs like residential systems; larger systems earn LGCs over time. Batteries from 5–100 kWh can also qualify for the federal battery program. We put the applicable incentives directly in your proposal.

Question 21

Will installation disrupt trading?

Accepted Answer

We plan installs around your operations: staged works, weekends and clear site management. Most sub-100 kW systems are installed within days.

Question 22

Can you work with our landlord or body corporate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We prepare the documentation owners and property managers ask for, including structural, electrical and insurance paperwork.

Question 23

Do I have to apply for anything?

Accepted Answer

No. We prepare and lodge everything as part of the job, and the incentives appear as upfront deductions on your invoice.

Question 24

Can the battery rebate and solar STCs be combined?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A combined solar + battery install typically attracts both, plus any state scheme your address qualifies for.

Question 25

Is there an income test?

Accepted Answer

The federal battery program has no income or means test. Some state schemes do, and we check what applies to you.

Question 26

Will the rebates get smaller?

Accepted Answer

The solar STC scheme steps down every January until 2030, and battery program settings are reviewed against falling battery prices. Whatever applies on your install date is what your quote reflects.

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