Government policy is reshaping how solar professionals and property owners finance battery storage systems, with Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program leading a wave of regulatory changes that signal broader shifts in renewable energy support worldwide. Since July 2025, the Australian Government has been delivering approximately 30% discounts on battery installations through an expansion of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, covering systems from 5 kWh to 100 kWh for households, businesses, and community organizations. The program applies to batteries paired with both new and existing solar arrays, with discounts …