SA REPS VPP incentive – current status (August 2026): general-household funding was fully allocated in May 2026. For the remainder of 2026 the REPS VPP incentive is open to priority group households only – up to $1,030 on a 13kWh battery and up to $2,050 on a 28kWh system. Further funding is expected early 2027. The federal rebate below is unaffected and open to all households. Check if you qualify as a priority household.
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SA REPS VPP incentive - current status (August 2026): general-household funding was fully allocated in May 2026. For the remainder of 2026 the REPS VPP incentive is open to priority group households only - up to $1,030 on a 13kWh battery and up to $2,050 on a 28kWh system. Further funding is expected early 2027. The federal rebate below is unaffected and open to all households. Check if you qualify as a priority household.
Figures current as of August 2026. The SA Home Battery Scheme (the old state subsidy) closed in 2022 and has not been replaced. Federal source · REPS status source.
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Mount Barker
Fast-growing Hills town with strong payback maths.
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Backup power that keeps the lights on in fire season.
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Cut the big summer air-con bills in the northern suburbs.
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Ideal for retirees with high daytime self-consumption.
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