Jul 26, 2026 – 2.07pmThe promise of lower power bills and the rush to cash in on the Albanese government’s subsidy scheme has pushed more than 400,000 homeowners to install a home battery in the past 12 months.But for a growing portion of those battery owners, that promise has proved problematic, with dodgy sales tactics, faulty products and non-existent post-installation customer service leaving them with a strong case of buyer’s remorse.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles