Plico Team

Plico is a leading Australian clean energy company building a sustainable energy grid for the future. Born and bred in WA, our innovative membership model puts power back into the hands of the community, allowing our members to save money, enjoy blackout protection and generate their own clean energy, all for one low weekly instalment.

Image of Redback Smart Hybrid Solar Inverter installed outside a suburban home.

5 min read

What is a Hybrid Inverter?

Plico Team: 17/01/2023

A hybrid inverter is a combination of a solar panel inverter and a battery inverter. Inverters change direct current (DC) electricity from solar panels and batteries into alternating current (AC) electricity for household use. Solar panels and...

Inverters

3 min read

Beat the blackouts (and the heat) this summer

Plico Team: 23/12/2022

Were you affected by the blackouts in WA last summer? Heat waves, in combination with the energy demands of the festive season, resulted in 107,000...

advice

2 min read

WA first, Plico Virtual Power Plant to support the grid this summer

Plico Team: 20/12/2022

Australian clean energy company, Plico, will support power system security through summer by providing additional capacity, via its Virtual Power...

VPP

Image of an electric vehicle being charge at a house with a level 2 EV charger.

14 min read

How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car (EV)?

Plico Team: 13/12/2022

The cost of charging an electric car (EV) varies depending on four main factors: battery size, battery type, charging method and solar power vs. grid...

advice

From our CEO: Plico Solar + Battery Systems don't use LG batteries

Plico Team: 23/11/2022

You may have read in the media that there is a current recall issued by the ACCC for some models of the LG Battery.

Batteries Member news

Photo of Alpha B3 Plus solar battery mounted to the wall of a house.

4 min read

Can I Add a Battery to my Solar System?

Plico Team: 10/11/2022

Yes, you can add a battery to your existing solar system. However, some solar batteries are more compatible and easier to add to a system than...

Batteries

4 min read

Sustainable energy transition a key focus at G20 Summit

Plico Team: 08/11/2022

It's that time of year when the G20, or Group of 20, meets to discuss the major challenges and opportunities facing the global economy. So, what will...

Member news

3 min read

What does the 2022 Federal Budget mean for me?

Plico Team: 02/11/2022

With the Federal Budget released in October 2022, the rising cost of living is again in the headlines. Cost of living, power prices, interest rates,...

advice