The Labor opposition has promised to help 100,000 householders purchase batteries as part of an energy plan that sets up a major conflict with the Coalition on climate and energy policy.
If elected, it will invest $200 million to subsidise the installation of 100,000 home batteries to store energy from solar panels.
From 2020, Labor would cut the upfront costs of buying and installing batteries for homes earning less than $180,000 with rebates worth up to $2000 each.
