What the New PDRS Rules Means for Solar Batteries
The NSW battery rebate, the PDRS, just got easier to claim. Bigger batteries qualify. No solar requirement. Apartments and businesses, finally in. From July 1st…
Will the rebate keep declining?
Will the rebate keep declining?
Yes. The STC factor reduces every six months through to the end of 2030, when the program closes.
The rate of decline is faster than it was under the original scheme design. Installing sooner locks in a higher rebate value, though falling battery hardware prices will partially offset the reduction over time.
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