NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme: Eligible Solar Batteries

Which Solar Batteries Meet NSW’s Peak Demand Reduction Scheme? A Complete Breakdown! ⚡

If you're considering installing a solar battery in New South Wales, the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (BESS1) might be on your radar. It can help you save on energy costs by reducing peak demand, but only certain batteries qualify! 🤔

Today, we’ll break down which batteries from GoodWe, SolarEdge, BYD, Tesla, and Sungrow meet the requirements for installations before and after April 2026. Let’s make it fun, interactive, and most importantly, informative! 🚀

🎯 BESS1 Criteria: What Does Your Battery Need to Qualify?

To pass BESS1, your battery needs to meet these key standards:

1. Usable Capacity: Between 2 kWh and 28 kWh.
2. Throughput:
   • Pre-April 2026: Minimum of 2.8 MWh per kWh.
   • Post-April 2026: Minimum of 3.65 MWh per kWh.
3. Warranty: 10-year warranty with 70% capacity retention.
4. Operating Temperature: Must operate between -10°C and 50°C.
5. Internet Connectivity: Must be internet-connectable and demand-response capable.

Let’s see which batteries check all the boxes! 🔋⚡

1. GoodWe Lynx F G2 Series 🟢🔴

📊 Stats:

• Usable Capacity: 9.6 kWh - 28.8 kWh (Right in range!).
• Throughput:
  • Pre-April 2026: 2.55 MWh/kWh—uh-oh, it fails to meet the required 2.8 MWh/kWh.
  • Post-April 2026: Also fails the 3.65 MWh/kWh benchmark.
• Warranty: ✅ 10 years with 70% capacity retention.
• Operating Temperature: ✅ -20°C to 50°C (Perfect for Aussie conditions).
• Internet Connectivity: ✅ Internet-connectable and demand-response capable.

Verdict: ❌ Not eligible. This series fails throughput for both pre- and post-April 2026 installations.

2. SolarEdge Energy Bank 10kWh 🌟✨

📊 Stats:

• Usable Capacity: ✅ 9.7 kWh (Just right!).
• Throughput:
  • Pre-April 2026: Unlimited cycles, easily meeting the 2.8 MWh/kWh requirement.
  • Post-April 2026: Still unlimited cycles, so it crushes the 3.65 MWh/kWh requirement.
• Warranty: ✅ 10 years with 70% capacity retention.
• Operating Temperature: ✅ -10°C to 50°C (All good here).
• Internet Connectivity: ✅ Fully connected with wireless demand-response capabilities.

Verdict: ✅ Fully eligible! The SolarEdge Energy Bank is compliant for both pre- and post-April 2026 installations. This is your go-to battery! 🌟

3. BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM 🟢🔴

📊 Stats:

• Usable Capacity: ✅ 8.28 kWh - 22.08 kWh (Right on target!).
• Throughput:
  • Pre-April 2026: 3.09 MWh/kWh (Nice!).
  • Post-April 2026: Fails the required 3.65 MWh/kWh.
• Warranty: ✅ 10 years with 70% capacity retention.
• Operating Temperature: ✅ -10°C to 50°C.
• Internet Connectivity: ✅ Fully internet-connectable and demand-response capable.

Verdict: ❌ Not eligible for post-April 2026. It’s good for pre-April installations, but won’t cut it for later.

4. Tesla Powerwall 2 ⚡🔋

📊 Stats:

• Usable Capacity: ✅ 13.5 kWh (Great!).
• Throughput:
  • Pre-April 2026: ✅ 2.8 MWh/kWh (Meets the standard).
  • Post-April 2026: ❌ Fails to reach 3.65 MWh/kWh.
• Warranty: ✅ 10 years with 70% capacity retention.
• Operating Temperature: ✅ -20°C to 50°C.
• Internet Connectivity: ✅ Wi-Fi, Ethernet, demand-response enabled.

Verdict: ❌ Not eligible for post-April 2026. Perfect for pre-April installations, but doesn’t meet future standards.

5. Tesla Powerwall 3 ⚡💥

📊 Stats:

• Usable Capacity: ✅ 13.5 kWh.
• Throughput:
  • Pre-April 2026: ✅ 2.8 MWh/kWh (No issues here).
  • Post-April 2026: ❌ Fails to meet 3.65 MWh/kWh.
• Warranty: ✅ 10 years with 70% capacity retention.
• Operating Temperature: ✅ -20°C to 50°C.
• Internet Connectivity: ✅ Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and cellular connectivity.

Verdict: ❌ Not eligible for post-April 2026. Like the Powerwall 2, it’s great for now, but doesn’t meet future standards.

6. Sungrow SBR Series 🌞🔋

📊 Stats:

• Usable Capacity: ✅ 6.4 kWh - 25.6 kWh (Right in range!).
• Throughput:
  • Pre-April 2026: ✅ 4.2 MWh/kWh (Above and beyond).
  • Post-April 2026: ✅ 4.2 MWh/kWh (Still well above the requirement).
• Warranty: ❌ Fails—only 60% capacity retention after 10 years.
• Operating Temperature: ✅ -20°C to 50°C (No issues here).
• Internet Connectivity: ✅ Fully internet-connectable and demand-response capable.

Verdict: ❌ Not eligible. Despite crushing throughput requirements, it fails on warranty retention. Close, but not close enough!

7. Sungrow SBH Series 🌞🔋

📊 Stats:

• Usable Capacity: ✅ 10 kWh to 28 kWh (Fits perfectly in range).
• Throughput:
  • Pre-April 2026: ✅ 4.2 MWh/kWh (Easily meets the standard).
  • Post-April 2026: ✅ 4.2 MWh/kWh (Exceeds the 3.65 MWh/kWh benchmark).
• Warranty: ❌ Fails—only 60% capacity retention after 10 years.
• Operating Temperature: ✅ -20°C to 50°C.
• Internet Connectivity: ✅ Internet-connectable and demand-response ready.

Verdict: ❌ Not eligible. Throughput is perfect, but the warranty is the deal-breaker here. 😔

The Final Scoreboard: Who's Fully Eligible? 🏆

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