CASE STUDY | Small Home Solution in Clarkson, WA

Overview

6.6 kW solar PV + 9.3 kWh battery installation

This Clarkson member was looking for a small home solution that would help lower their bills and power their home with clean energy. They wanted to make the most of the battery rebates and find a solution that best suited their lifestyle. 

A Small Home Solution featuring a 6.6 kW solar system, 9.3 kWh battery and 5 kW inverter, was designed and installed for this Clarkson home, which utilised available WA and National Battery Rebates and STCs to lower the upfront cost by thousands. 

System Information

Ideal For

This system is best suited to:

• Homes with 1 to 2 occupants;
• Households spending around $150 per month on electricity;
• Households with a limited budget;
• Homeowners looking to reduce bills and increase energy independence; and/or
• Properties with limited installation space.

Site Specifics

The 9.3 kWh Alpha ESS battery was installed in the garage of this home, easily fitting in the space while allowing the required clearances and access for service. This location provides adequate protection from weather, and a bollard has been installed to prevent vehicle strike damaging the battery.

This battery delivers substantial energy storage capacity for a Small Home Solution when paired with a 6.65 solar PV array.

The Opportunity

This member had wanted to install solar + battery at their home and the battery rebates provided the perfect opportunity.  

A Plico cutting-edge Small Home Solution has helped this member:

• Maximise available government incentives;
• Reduce ongoing electricity costs;
• Generate, store and use clean energy day and night;
• Earn VPP Rewards of more than 99c/kWh;
• Be protected from blackouts; and
• Future-proof their home from rising energy costs. 

Rebates and Discounts

This installation qualified for multiple government incentives, helping significantly reduce the upfront cost.

WA Battery Rebate + National Battery Rebate

The homeowner received:

• WA Battery Rebate; and
• National Battery Rebate.

Combined value: $3,700

Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

The installation also qualified for STCs, providing an additional reduction in the overall system cost.

Total value = $1,737

Plico Virtual Power Plant Discount

By joining the Plico VPP, the homeowner unlocked an additional:

Total value = $1,500 VPP discount

For homes with lower energy needs, space limitations or a tighter budget, we recommend a Small Home Solution similar to this Case Study, with 6.6 kW solar panels, 5 kW inverter and 9.3 kWh battery can be an ideal solution.