BESS5 · Commercial & industrial
NSW Commercial & Industrial Battery Rebates – BESS5
Battery systems from 200 kWh to 30 MWh. The BESS5 activity commences 1 September 2026 under the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme.
Who is BESS5 for?
The official BESS5 activity covers batteries over 200 kWh and up to 30,000 kWh, but the incentive applies only to the first 10,000 kWh. BESS5 also carries additional technical requirements, including internet connectivity and control by a Demand Response Aggregator, UL9540A testing and relevant connection and approval requirements. Some details remain subject to IPART consultation.
- Factories
- Large warehouses
- Distribution centres
- Manufacturing
- Shopping centres
- Large commercial properties
- Agricultural / commercial operations
- Industrial facilities
- Large energy users
BESS5 requirements at a glance
Eligible capacity
>200 – 30,000 kWh
Incentive applies to the first 10,000 kWh.
Technical requirements
- Usable battery capacity greater than 200 kWh and up to 30,000 kWh
- Internet connectivity and control by a Demand Response Aggregator
- UL9540A testing
Approvals & start date
- Network connection and approval requirements
- Accredited Certificate Provider engagement
- Activity commences 1 September 2026
Check your BESS5 eligibility
Planning a 200 kWh–30 MWh battery project?
Talk to our commercial energy team about feasibility, network connection, demand response participation and certificate creation.