Batteries Make More Sense For SME's

Energy Automation| Wholesale Energy| Battery

May 05, 2025•2 min read

Why Batteries Make Even More Sense for Aussie Businesses in 2025

Smarter Energy = Lower Costs, Greater Control, and Stronger Margins

If you run a business in Australia, you’ve probably felt the sting of electricity bills—and the frustration of paying top rates even when the sun is shining.

Here’s the good news: batteries now make more financial sense for SMEs than ever before.

Thanks to:

Rising peak demand charges
Falling feed-in tariffs
Accelerated tax deductions
And potential federal subsidies in 2025…

…solar + battery is no longer a “green” decision—it’s a cashflow one.

⚡ Why Solar Batteries Work So Well for Businesses

Most Aussie businesses operate during the day—when solar production is at its peak. That makes it easy to:

Use solar in real-time
Charge your battery for evening or early-morning use
Offset expensive peak demand charges

Bonus: Many businesses pay higher electricity rates than residential users—and are hit harder by price spikes.

📊 A Real-World Scenario

Let’s say your business uses 50kWh/day. With a 15kWh battery:

Store excess solar from 11am–3pm
Discharge to cover afternoon/evening usage
Avoid 45–55¢/kWh commercial peak rates

Even a modest setup can save you $2,000–$4,000/year—with larger systems offering even more.

💸 The Tax Angle: Write-Offs + Incentives

Batteries installed for business use can often be claimed under:

Instant Asset Write-Off (IAWO)
Temporary full expensing (if extended)
Accelerated depreciation for clean tech
State-level energy efficiency programs

👉 This can shave 20–40% off the real cost of your battery investment.

And with a potential federal battery subsidy on the way (ALP’s 1 million battery program), 2025 could be a landmark year to act.

🔒 Bonus: Blackout Protection + PR Wins

Besides saving money, batteries:

Keep your operations running during outages (especially important for clinics, cafes, small warehouses)
Help future-proof your business against volatile energy markets
Can be marketed as part of your sustainability commitment