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.

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Is Plico right for you? The answer might surprise you

Plico Team: 18/10/2022

West Australians have been on the solar bandwagon for years, setting the benchmark for the rest of the country when it comes to solar energy generation and consumption. If your home doesn’t yet have solar, now is the perfect time to look into it....

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How Long Do Solar Batteries Last? And What Impacts Their Lifespan?

Plico Team: 27/09/2022

On average, solar batteries last between 5 to 25 years. Lithium-ion batteries are the most prevalent solar battery type and have a lifespan of up to...

Batteries East Coast West Coast

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What are Distributed Energy Resources? And Why Do They Matter?

Plico Team: 14/09/2022

Distributed energy resources (DER) are small-scale energy generation and storage systems connected to the electrical grid. They are often...

VPP

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What are the running costs of a pool and how can solar help?

Plico Team: 07/09/2022

Putting in a swimming pool is an exciting exercise! But it can also be costly. Dreams of “I can’t wait to beat summer heat waves in my very own pool,...

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Residential solar panels being installed by two Plico workers.

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How Much Does it Cost for Solar Panels and a Solar Battery?

Plico Team: 29/08/2022

Solar batteries have consistently decreased in price since they entered the market three decades ago, with advances and new innovations likely to see...

Batteries Panels East Coast West Coast

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What Appliances can be Run on Solar Power?

Plico Team: 22/08/2022

Household appliances make up the lion’s share of your home’s electricity use. Fortunately, all electrical appliances can be run by solar power. At...

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Takeaways from the State of the Environment Report

Plico Team: 04/08/2022

The Australian Government has released a new State of the Environment report highlighting the changes and damages to our country’s environment. The...

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Winter is the best time to invest in solar - here’s why!

Plico Team: 03/08/2022

If you’ve been considering solar for your home, you may have assumed it’s best to invest during the summer months when sunshine is plentiful and your...

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Does Solar Work in Winter?

Plico Team: 27/07/2022

Your solar + battery system will continue to work tirelessly throughout winter. While its productivity may slightly decrease because of an increase...

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