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NSW PDRS · From 1 September 2026

Commercial battery incentives for NSW businesses

Eligible businesses may reduce installed costs by 20 to 50 percent, subject to site and scheme eligibility.

No VPP contract required20kWh–30MWh systemsSite-specific assessment

Choose your pathway

Two incentive pathways, matched to battery size

We assess usable capacity, load profile, site infrastructure and project objectives before recommending the right pathway.

BESS4 · 20–200kWh

For small and medium businesses

Designed for eligible commercial batteries above 20kWh and up to 200kWh usable capacity.

  • Typical incentive value of 20–50% of installed cost
  • No VPP contract required
  • Internet-connectable and aggregator-controllable system
  • Ideal for retail, offices, warehouses and light manufacturing

Discuss a BESS4 project

BESS5 · 200kWh–30MWh

For large commercial and industrial sites

Designed for eligible batteries above 200kWh and up to 30MWh usable capacity.

  • Typical incentive value of 20–50% of installed cost
  • No VPP contract required
  • Internet-connectable and aggregator-controllable system
  • Ideal for manufacturing, logistics, major warehousing and community-scale projects

Discuss a BESS5 project

Incentive values are indicative only. Final eligibility and certificate value depend on the site, equipment, installation design and scheme requirements.

Watch the explainers

Understand the right BESS pathway

Watch the Rescom Solar guides for small, medium and large commercial battery projects.

BESS4 video

BESS4 explained

For small and medium business battery projects from 20kWh to 200kWh.

BESS5 video

BESS5 explained

For large commercial and industrial battery projects from 200kWh upward.

Built for commercial sites

What a commercial BESS looks like

A complete battery energy storage system combines engineered hardware, intelligent controls and safe access, not just a battery cabinet.

  • Battery cabinets or containerised battery units
  • Inverters, switchgear and control equipment
  • Rooftop platform, plant-area or ground-level installation options
  • Integration with solar PV, clean cable routes and maintenance access
Site assessment
System design
Installation support
Commercial rooftop inverter and electrical equipment installation

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Commercial solar experience

Why Rescom Solar

Since 2014, Rescom Solar has delivered tailored solar projects for businesses across NSW. Our team can assess the battery pathway alongside your existing or proposed solar system.

2014Operating since
6,000+Installations
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From smaller BESS4-ready sites to large commercial and industrial projects, we focus on practical system design, clear advice and dependable project delivery.

Commercial enquiries

Find out what your site may qualify for

Share your electricity usage, site details and project goals with our commercial team.