New government program promotes Tesla Powerwall to shave thousands off home energy costs: ‘Good news for residents’

In Queensland, Australia, residents can now save thousands with new rebates for the Tesla Powerwall. Tesla Australia & New Zealand (@TeslaAUNZ) announced the news on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The Tesla Powerwall is an integrated battery system that can save money on your electric bill by storing solar energy for use later. In July 2023, Tesla announced that it had installed over 500,000 Powerwalls, signaling the growing popularity of solar panels for homeowners.

The Queensland government announced the Battery Booster program that “will offset the upfront cost of purchasing and installing a home battery system.”

Eligibility for the program is outlined on the Queensland government’s website. To qualify, applicants must own a Queensland residential property and have a solar photovoltaic (PV) system with a minimum 5 kilowatt system capacity, which can be added with an approved battery purchase.

Additionally, applicants must use an approved battery from an Approved Battery System list — which includes over 5,000 battery types — use an approved installer, obtain a quote and buy the system on or after Feb. 12, have a combined household income under $180,000, and agree to a safety inspection of the installation by a government-appointed inspector.