1. NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) When adding batteries, NSW businesses can access: •$1,600–$2,400 off the battery cost • An extra $250–$400 for connecting to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)
2. Small Business Energy Incentive (ATO Asset Write-off) If your business turnover is under $50 million, you may be eligible for a 20% bonus tax deduction on the cost of installing solar panels, batteries, and other energy-efficient assets (up to $100,000 expenditure).
3. Renewable Energy Certificates • Small Systems (<100kW): Earn Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) — sold to reduce your upfront system cost • Large Systems (>100kW): Generate Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) — creating a new revenue stream A 500kW system can earn approx. 657 LGCs/year = ~$23,000–$30,000 annually