Three private industry heavyweights have joined forces to announce Australia’s largest independent solar battery scheme which will impact more than 220,000 eligible residents within Norwest and the Hills District in New South Wales.

This scheme called ‘Smart Home Battery Scheme’ has been spearheaded by Australia’s largest solar and battery installer, Natural Solar, high-end property developer Mulpha, and Australian peer-to-peer lender RateSetter.

Immediately available for those who live or work in Norwest and for eligible Hills District residents, homeowners will be able to save up to $4,000 on the purchase and installation of home solar systems and battery storage solutions. This will reduce prices from $21,490 to just $16,990 for a 5kW solar and 10kWh battery system inclusive of a $1,000 discount for residents who sign up to SonnenFlat. SonnenFlat customers who purchase through the scheme will also be eligible to access exclusive monthly energy plans. Residents will also be able to retrofit their battery to an existing solar solution if required.

On top of the purchaser savings, residents who are eligible will also be able to take advantage of RateSetter’s interest offer of 3.99% for a period of up to 60 months through RateSetter.

Tim Spencer, Executive General Manager of Mulpha Developments commented: “Mulpha is fully committed to the growth of Norwest, already one of the premium mixed use and business districts in the Southern Hemisphere and the epicenter of the Hills District. We have seen a huge demand for solar and battery power through our Essentia townhome development and are excited to be able to offer this to a large number of Australian homes within the area.”

Beyond initial savings on solar and battery systems for residents, as well as a reduction in household energy bills of up to $2,200 per annum, the Smart Home Battery Scheme is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 6,750 kg CO2 per system annually.

HOW THE HILLS DISTRICT BATTERY SCHEME WORKS:

  •  Australians can visit ​www.naturalsolar.com.au/shbs​ to confirm their eligibility for the scheme.
    ●  Customers will need to enter their details and submit an enquiry.
    ●  Natural Solar will determine eligibility and confirm product requirements.
    ●  A full 10% deposit will be required at the time of booking confirmation.
    ●  This will reduce prices from $21,490 to just $16,990 for 5kWp solar and 10kWh battery inclusive of a $1,000 discount for residents who sign up to SonnenFlat.
    ●  SonnenFlat customers who purchase through the scheme will also be eligible to access exclusive monthly energy plans.
    ●  $1,000 SonnenFlat cashback is only eligible to customers who are eligible and sign up for sonnenFlat within the required timeframe. A voucher will be provided from sonnen which will need to be provided to Natural Solar.
    ●  On top of the purchaser savings residents who are eligible will also be able to take advantage of RateSetters interest offer of 3.99% for a period of up to 60 months.
    ●  Residents will also be able to retrofit their battery to an existing solar solution.
    Please refer to Natural Solar website for full list of Terms & Conditions and eligibility criteria and requirements.