How much does a battery tax credit cover?

The tax credit covers 30% of the cost of your storage system, up to $5,000 for residential batteries and up to $150,000 for commercial batteries. But act fast–this incentive is currently only authorized through the 2022 tax year and there's a cap on the level of funding available each year.

Are residential batteries a good investment?

While storage fared better than solar and wind, homeowners interested in residential batteries face dwindling opportunities. A solid-state battery co-created by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Ampcera, Inc. Image: Andrea Sarr, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

What is a battery energy storage system (BESS)?

Batteries, primarily lithium-ion, are used in battery energy storage systems (BESS), of which there are expected to be nearly 30GW online in the US by the end of 2024, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

How much does a kWh subsidy cost?

The initial estimate for the subsidy is €0.14-29 per kWh of energy discharged. Independent research and consultancy organisation CE Delft has been heavily involved in the analysis of the scheme until now.

How much money does the Netherlands spend on battery energy storage?

Netherlands' climate minister has allocated €100 million in subsidies to the deployment of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology.

How will the obbb impact residential battery owners?

Wannabe residential battery owners will likely feel the most immediate impact of the OBBB. Updates to the 25D residential solar tax credit, which covers solar panels, solar water heaters and related property like home battery storage systems, have significantly shortened the timeline for homeowners to access the credit.