CEC Approved Solar Battery Brands in Australia (Rebate Eligible Guide)
To qualify for the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, a solar battery must be:
- Installed with a solar PV system
- Installed by an accredited installer
- Listed on the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved product list (this is the official eligibility requirement for the rebate)
This means the rebate applies to any battery model on the CEC list, regardless of brand — as long as the unit itself is compliant and accredited.
Below are some popular battery brands in Australia and how they fit into this program:
1. Hiconics (often branded with Midea)
- Hiconics is included by many Australian retailers as a CEC-approved option for home battery systems.
- These are typically Lithium-based batteries suitable for residential solar installations
2. Sungrow
- Sungrow batteries — especially the SBR & SBH series — are widely available in Australia and common rebate-eligible options through the CEC approved list.
- Known for modular sizing and good round-trip efficiency.
3. PotisEdge
- Brand listings like PotisEdge appear on broad lists of CEC-listed products — which indicates eligibility if paired with proper certification and installation.
- Because eligibility is tied to the specific model being on the CEC list, not the brand name alone, you should always check the exact model number before claiming rebates
4. Growatt
- Like PotisEdge, Growatt appears among the long roster of battery brands that can be found on sites that aggregate CEC-approved products
5. Sofar
- is a recognised brand in the Australian market and appears in product listings alongside other CEC-approved batteries.
- As with the others, rebate eligibility comes from model compliance, not brand name alone
Why Model Numbers Matter More Than Brand Names
In Australia, solar battery rebate eligibility is determined by the specific model number, not the brand itself. Many brands offer multiple battery models — some listed on the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved product list and others not.
This is why working with an accredited provider like Evitech is essential. We verify the exact model number before installation to ensure your system qualifies for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
Eligibility Isn’t Brand-Guaranteed
Just because a brand name appears in discussions or product databases doesn’t automatically mean every model qualifies for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program — only those on the official CEC list do
How to Check Eligibility
- Get in touch with us at Evitech and we’ll provide the exact CEC-approved product number for the solar battery recommended for your home or business.
- We’ll confirm the battery’s nominal capacity (between 5–100 kWh) to ensure it meets all eligibility criteria.
- Your installation is completed by our Evitech team, fully accredited under Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA), so you remain compliant and eligible for applicable rebates.
Not Sure Which Battery Is Eligible and you should opt for?
At Evitech, we help you choose a CEC-approved, rebate-eligible battery tailored to your energy usage — and handle the full installation and compliance process.
Speak with our team to check eligibility and available rebates.
If you’re still deciding whether a solar battery is right for you, read our complete guide on how solar batteries work and why they make sense in Australia.