What is the energy storage rebate program?

The program was started in 2018, as a response to the need for energy storage systems in fire-prone areas where utility companies frequently shut off power. The program currently offers rebates of between $150 and $1,000 per kilowatt-hour of storage.

What is the new export tax rebate rate in 2024?

Starting from 1 December 2024, the export tax rebate rate for some refined petroleum products, PV products, batteries and some non-metallic mineral products will be lowered by four percentage points, from 13% to 9%.

Which PV products have reduced export tax rebate rates?

According to the above-mentioned government announcements, PV products included in the list of products with reduced export tax rebate rates are for PV cells, either installed or not in modules.

How much will China's Export tax rebate rate drop from 1 December 2024?

From 1 December 2024, the export tax rebate rate will drop from 13% to 9% on some PV and batteries products. Image: Rinson Chory, via Unsplash. China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation have issued an “Announcement on Adjusting the Export Tax Rebate Policy”.

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 there state-level incentives for solar energy storage?

To date, state-level performance incentives for storage have typically been added to solar incentives. Perhaps the best-known state-level storage incentive in the US is California's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). SGIP provides a dollar per kilowatt ($/kW) rebate for the energy storage installed.