The Sungrow battery price in Australia, as at November 2026, is about A$8,800 to A$14,700 installed for the most common setup: a 12.8 kWh Sungrow SBR128 with a Sungrow hybrid inverter, after the federal battery discount. The low end is SolarQuotes’ installed example; the high end is a Solar Cobber estimate from its component prices. Before the discount the same system is roughly A$12,100 to A$18,200 (our estimate).
This guide prices the Sungrow SBR battery (9.6 to 25.6 kWh) and the Sungrow SBH battery (15 to 40 kWh), with and without the hybrid inverter. It is independent desk research; Solar Cobber obtained no quotes and was not paid by Sungrow or any installer.
Key facts
- A 12.8 kWh Sungrow SBR128 costs about A$8,100 after the federal battery discount, before installation and the inverter, on the SolarQuotes price list dated 12 May 2026.
- The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program discount on a 12.8 kWh Sungrow SBR128 installed between 1 May and 31 December 2026 is about 87 certificates, roughly A$3,300 to A$3,500 at A$38 to A$40 a certificate.
- SolarQuotes priced a Sungrow hybrid inverter at about A$2,300 for 5 kW and A$3,600 for 10 kW single phase in May 2026, and assumes about A$3,000 for a straightforward battery installation.
- Solar Choice put a typical installed 9.6 kWh Sungrow SBR system at about A$8,573 including the federal battery rebate on its Sungrow review page, updated September 2026.
- Positive Energy in Perth advertised a 20 kWh Sungrow SBH200 with a 10 kW Sungrow SH10RS hybrid inverter at A$10,190 installed after the Western Australian and federal rebates, on prices dated 1 October 2026.
- The federal battery discount factor falls from 6.8 to 5.7 certificates per usable kWh on 1 January 2027, cutting about 14 certificates, or roughly A$535 to A$565 at A$38 to A$40 each, from the discount on a 12.8 kWh Sungrow SBR128.
Sungrow battery price list (November 2026)
Sungrow does not publish Australian retail prices, so the only complete list by capacity step is the SolarQuotes battery price list (updated 12 May 2026). The table starts from those battery prices, which are after the federal discount, include GST and exclude installation. It then adds SolarQuotes’ figures of A$3,000 for installation and A$2,300 to A$3,600 for a 5 to 10 kW single-phase Sungrow hybrid inverter (A$4,500 plus about A$500 extra labour for 10 kW three phase). The sums and the before-discount column are Solar Cobber arithmetic, checked November 2026, not quoted prices.
| Model | Usable capacity | Federal discount (May to Dec 2026) | Battery only, after discount, not installed | Installed after discount, existing Sungrow hybrid | Installed after discount, with new hybrid inverter | Installed before discount, with new hybrid inverter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sungrow SBR128 | 12.8 kWh | A$3,300 to A$3,500 | A$8,100 | A$11,100 | A$13,400 to A$14,700 | A$16,700 to A$18,200 |
| Sungrow SBR160 | 16 kWh | A$3,900 to A$4,100 | A$9,300 | A$12,300 | A$14,600 to A$15,900 | A$18,500 to A$20,000 |
| Sungrow SBR192 | 19.2 kWh | A$4,400 to A$4,600 | A$11,000 | A$14,000 | A$16,300 to A$17,600 | A$20,700 to A$22,200 |
| Sungrow SBR224 | 22.4 kWh | A$4,900 to A$5,200 | A$12,300 | A$15,300 | A$17,600 to A$18,900 | A$22,500 to A$24,100 |
| Sungrow SBR256 | 25.6 kWh | A$5,400 to A$5,700 | A$14,000 | A$17,000 | From A$22,000 (three phase only) | From A$27,400 |
| Sungrow SBH200 | 20 kWh | A$4,500 to A$4,800 | A$11,700 | A$14,700 | A$17,000 to A$19,700 | A$21,500 to A$24,500 |
| Sungrow SBH250 | 25 kWh | A$5,300 to A$5,600 | A$14,000 | A$17,000 | A$19,300 to A$22,000 | A$24,600 to A$27,600 |
| Sungrow SBH300 | 30 kWh | A$5,900 to A$6,200 | A$17,000 | A$20,000 | A$22,300 to A$25,000 | A$28,200 to A$31,200 |
| Sungrow SBH350 | 35 kWh | A$6,000 to A$6,400 | A$21,000 | A$24,000 | From A$29,000 (three phase only) | From A$35,000 |
| Sungrow SBH400 | 40 kWh | A$6,200 to A$6,600 | A$23,700 | A$26,700 | From A$31,700 (three phase only) | From A$37,900 |
Treat that table as the upper guide. SolarQuotes’ own worked example puts a 12.8 kWh Sungrow SBR at about A$8,800 installed after the discount, less than its component prices add up to, hence the headline range of A$8,800 to A$14,700. SolarQuotes does not list the 9.6 kWh SBR096 or the 15 kWh SBH150.
Advertised Sungrow battery prices
Price pages opened on 12 November 2026 show lower numbers, particularly for the Sungrow SBH. These are advertised prices, not quotes.
| Source | Configuration | Advertised price | What the price includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Choice (updated September 2026) | 9.6 kWh Sungrow SBR | About A$8,573 | Installed, after federal rebate; inverter inclusion not stated |
| Positive Energy, Perth (checked 1 October 2026) | 15, 20 and 30 kWh Sungrow SBH with SH10RS inverter | A$8,990, A$10,190 and A$12,790 | Installed, after WA and federal rebates |
| Grow Energy, Melbourne | 20, 30 and 40 kWh Sungrow SBH with 5 kW hybrid inverter | A$7,999, A$8,400 and A$10,900 | Standard installation, after federal discount (installs to 31 December 2026); three-phase upgrade extra |
For context, the all-brand Solar Choice Battery Price Index for November 2026 shows A$7,984 for 10 kWh and A$15,172 for 20 kWh installed with an inverter after the federal rebate.
What changes the price
The inverter, backup wiring and site work move a quote more than the battery modules do.
- The hybrid inverter. A hybrid inverter runs both the solar panels and the battery, and a Sungrow battery needs a Sungrow one. If you already own a compatible Sungrow SH-RS hybrid inverter, you skip A$2,300 to A$3,600 (SolarQuotes).
- Three phase. SolarQuotes puts a 10 kW three-phase Sungrow hybrid at A$4,500, A$900 more than single phase, plus at least A$500 extra labour.
- Compatibility limits. Sungrow’s cross-reference chart (version 2.4, October 2025) rules out the SBR256, SBH350 and SBH400 on single-phase SH-RS inverters, so the biggest stacks carry three-phase inverter pricing.
- Backup and site work. Positive Energy lists whole-home backup at A$1,780 and essential-circuit backup at A$1,330; Grow Energy lists switchboard upgrades at A$250 to A$3,000.
- Module count. Positive Energy lists an additional 5 kWh SBH module at A$1,200 at installation, cheap relative to the first.
- Location and promotions. The Perth prices above include a state rebate other states lack.
How the federal battery discount applies
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program works through small-scale technology certificates (STCs), which the installer sells and deducts from the invoice. According to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, installs from 1 May to 31 December 2026 earn 6.8 STCs per usable kWh on the first 14 kWh, 60% of that from 14 to 28 kWh and 15% from 28 to 50 kWh.
Worked example for a 12.8 kWh Sungrow SBR128: 12.8 x 6.8 = 87.04, so about 87 certificates. At A$38 to A$40 each that is A$3,306 to A$3,480. Demand Manager’s spot market showed A$39.60 per STC on 12 November 2026 and the Clean Energy Regulator’s Clearing House price is A$40; the A$38 lower end is our assumption for what installers pass on.
On 1 January 2027 the factor drops to 5.7. The same SBR128 then earns about 73 certificates (12.8 x 5.7 = 72.96, or A$2,772 to A$2,918), a fall of about 14 certificates or A$535 to A$565 at A$38 to A$40 each. A 20 kWh Sungrow SBH200 falls from about 120 to about 100 certificates, a loss of roughly A$735 to A$775. The factor is set by installation date, not the date you sign.
The battery must also be on the Clean Energy Council approved list on installation day. Our October 2026 reviews recorded the Sungrow SBR listing expiring on 30 November 2026 and the SBH listing on 4 January 2027; we could not re-open the list on 12 November 2026, so ask the installer to confirm it in writing. State top-ups are in our guide to battery rebates by state.
Sungrow vs rivals on price
The table shows SolarQuotes prices from 12 May 2026, after the federal discount, including GST and before installation.
| Battery | Usable capacity | Price after federal discount, not installed | Inverter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sungrow SBR128 | 12.8 kWh | A$8,100 | Separate Sungrow hybrid, A$2,300 to A$3,600 |
| BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM 13.8 | 13.8 kWh | A$8,100 | Separate compatible hybrid |
| Tesla Powerwall 3 | 13.5 kWh | A$10,000 including Gateway | Built in |
| Sigenergy SigenStor | 18 kWh | A$4,900 | Check whether the controller is included |
See also what a solar battery costs in Australia.
Is it worth it? A worked payback example
A 12.8 kWh Sungrow SBR128 pays for itself inside its 10-year warranty only where power is expensive and the battery is worked hard (our own calculation, not a measured result).
Assumptions: the battery delivers 8 kWh of stored solar to the home each day. Each kWh avoids grid power at the 2026-27 Default Market Offer usage rate (see our electricity bill guide) and gives up a 3 c/kWh feed-in credit; losses and degradation are ignored. Two prices are tested: A$8,800 (SolarQuotes’ installed example) and A$13,400 (our component estimate with a 5 kW hybrid inverter).
| Network area | Usage rate | Saving per year | Payback at A$8,800 | Payback at A$13,400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA Power Networks (Adelaide) | 41.9 c/kWh | About A$1,136 | 7.7 years | 11.8 years |
| Ausgrid (Sydney) | 33.1 c/kWh | About A$879 | 10.0 years | 15.2 years |
| Energex (South East Queensland) | 28.0 c/kWh | About A$730 | 12.1 years | 18.4 years |
The case where it does not pay: a Sydney household that only cycles 4 kWh a day saves about A$440 a year, a 20-year payback even at A$8,800.
What to check on your quote
A Sungrow battery quote should let you rebuild the price line by line. Check:
- The exact battery model (for example SBR128 or SBH200) and usable capacity in kWh.
- The exact inverter model, and that Sungrow’s cross-reference chart lists the pairing as fully compatible.
- Whether the price is before or after the federal discount, and how many STCs were claimed.
- The installation date, since installs from 1 January 2027 earn fewer certificates.
- Written confirmation that the battery is on the Clean Energy Council approved list on that date.
- The backup you get, and switchboard work, cable runs and any three-phase surcharge, itemised.
Get at least three quotes (how to compare solar quotes), find installers in our directory, and check any installer yourself on the Clean Energy Council approved retailer list and the Solar Accreditation Australia installer register.
FAQ
How much does a Sungrow battery cost in Australia?
A Sungrow battery costs about A$8,800 to A$14,700 installed for a 12.8 kWh SBR128 with a hybrid inverter after the federal discount, as at November 2026 (the top of that range is our estimate). The battery alone is about A$8,100 after the discount (SolarQuotes, May 2026).
What is the Sungrow 9.6kWh battery price?
A 9.6 kWh Sungrow SBR096 system is about A$8,000 to A$8,600 installed after the federal discount, based on published figures: Solar Choice about A$8,573 (September 2026).
What is the Sungrow 12.8kWh battery price?
A 12.8 kWh Sungrow SBR128 is about A$8,100 after the federal discount, before installation and the inverter, on the SolarQuotes list dated 12 May 2026. Installed with a Sungrow hybrid inverter, published figures range from about A$8,800 to A$14,700 after the discount.
What is the Sungrow 25.6kWh battery price?
A 25.6 kWh Sungrow SBR256 is about A$14,000 after the federal discount, before installation and the inverter, on the SolarQuotes list dated 12 May 2026. It needs a three-phase Sungrow hybrid inverter.
How much is a Sungrow SBH battery?
A 20 kWh Sungrow SBH200 is about A$11,700 after the federal discount, before installation and the inverter, on the SolarQuotes list dated 12 May 2026. Advertised installed packages are lower: Positive Energy in Perth listed A$10,190 with a 10 kW inverter after WA and federal rebates, and Grow Energy in Melbourne A$7,999 with a 5 kW inverter.
How much does a Sungrow hybrid inverter add to the price?
A Sungrow hybrid inverter adds about A$2,300 for a 5 kW model or A$3,600 for a 10 kW single-phase model, according to SolarQuotes in May 2026. A 10 kW three-phase model is about A$4,500, plus at least A$500 labour.
How much is the federal rebate on a Sungrow battery?
The federal battery discount is about A$3,300 to A$3,500 on a 12.8 kWh Sungrow SBR128 installed between 1 May and 31 December 2026, at certificate prices of A$38 to A$40. It is about A$4,500 to A$4,800 on a 20 kWh SBH200; both fall on 1 January 2027.
Sources
- SolarQuotes: Solar battery prices and system costs in Australia (updated 12 May 2026)
- Solar Choice: Battery Price Index (November 2026)
- Solar Choice: Sungrow battery review (updated September 2026)
- DCCEEW: Cheaper Home Batteries Program
- Demand Manager: STC spot price, 12 November 2026
- Sungrow Australia: SBR and SBH battery and inverter cross-reference chart V2.4 (PDF)
- Positive Energy: Sungrow battery prices, Perth
- Grow Energy: Sungrow SBH stackable battery system
- Australian Energy Regulator: final Default Market Offer 2026-27
- Clean Energy Council: approved batteries list
About this guide
This guide was written by the Solar Cobber editorial team from independent desk research, checked in November 2026. We did not test products or obtain quotes. Solar Cobber is a free directory that may earn referral or advertising fees from installers; commercial relationships never affect our content. Prices change quickly and this is general information, not financial advice. To report an error, contact us.
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