What Types of Solar Rebates are Available in WA?

As WA’s trusted local solar battery provider, Plico is on a mission to make solar + battery affordable and accessible for all West Aussies.

We can help you get the solar + battery system you’ve always wanted and unlock your National Battery Rebate and WA Battery Rebate!

You could get up to $7,000* off a solar + battery system when you combine the rebates. Interest-free loans up to $10,000* are also available for households with an annual income of $210,000 or less. All systems will be connected to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to access the WA rebate.

As WA's only independent VPP provider approved for the WA rebate with extensive experience in solar + battery, we can help you access the battery rebates and unlock future savings. There’s never been a better time to get a solar + battery system!

Get in touch today to lock in your maximum rebate before it drops, with WA’s trusted, local solar + battery provider —Plico.

*T&Cs apply. Claim $7,038 on a solar + 29.7 kWh battery system. Synergy customers only.

What solar + battery rebates are available in WA in 2026?

There are a number of different solar and solar battery rebates currently available in WA in 2026.

WA Battery Rebate

From 1 July 2025, the WA Government is offering rebates for solar batteries. WA households could access up to $1,300* for Synergy customers and up to $3,800* for Horizon Power customers, determined by the size of the battery. Plus, households can access a discount through the National Battery Rebate scheme.

The WA Residential Battery Scheme has been expanded to benefit an estimated 100,000 households in WA. Rebates will be applied at $130/kWh for a minimum 5 kWh to up to 10 kWh of battery capacity. Households can choose to install larger batteries and benefit further from the National Battery Rebate; however the WA Rebate is capped at 10 kWh.

Battery systems will be connected to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to access the WA Battery Rebate. Plico has been selected as the only non-retailer VPP provider, with proven experience in VPP capability and generating financial rewards for our members.

Learn more about the WA Battery Rebate

WA solar battery interest-free loans

A number of no-interest loans of up to $10,000* will also be made available to support households with a combined annual income of less than $210,000 access a solar battery to save on their energy bills.

Plico’s unique weekly instalment model means there are no big upfront costs when you choose to install a solar + battery system with us. We’ll factor your rebate into your weekly instalment, allowing you to access the savings and greater energy independence without a big upfront payment on standard installations.

Learn more about the WA Battery Loans

National Battery Rebate

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is making solar batteries more affordable for Aussie households. The program has been so popular that the Australian Government is investing a further $5 billion and shifting the level of support so more homes can benefit. The rebate will reduce more frequently, and the allocation will be tiered based on battery size. The soon-to-be $7.2 billion program will reduce the cost of a typical solar battery by around 30 per cent*.

Here's how the rebates are applied from 1 May 2026:

First 0 kWh to 14 kWh will receive 100% of the rebate
Every kWh greater than 14 and up to 28 will receive 60% of the rebate
Every kWh greater than 28 and up to 50 will receive 15% of the rebate

These changes mean that more Aussie households can access an affordable solar battery and for longer, which is great news for clean energy!

The National Battery Rebate can be stacked with the WA Battery Rebate to help WA households save even more.

Reach out for a quote today to lock in your maximum battery rebate and get installed before the rebates drop further!

Learn more about the National Battery Rebate

Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STC)

STCs are distributed under the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), which is an Australian Government program to manage and encourage investment in small-scale renewable energy across the country.

STCs vary in value, and the number you’re eligible for (i.e. the rebate you’re entitled to) depends on the size of the system you buy and your postcode. STCs are commonly used by solar system providers as a discount or rebate on the cost of a solar system or any other small-scale renewable energy system (such as solar hot water, small-scale wind, and hydro systems). Rebates have even been made available for the purchase of electric vehicles.

For those wondering how solar rebates work, as a Plico member, you automatically receive the benefit of rebates for solar power, through our low weekly instalments. We account for the rebate by lowering our member costs, so there’s nothing you need to do or calculate.

Learn more about STCs

Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS)

The Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS) is designed to financially reward customers for the excess solar energy they export to the grid.

DEBS is designed to encourage people to export the electricity that they haven’t used back to the grid. It allows the WA Government to buy back your excess energy, which then appears on your bill as a credit. It also offers a ‘time of use’ rate, meaning that the amount you get for excess energy depends on the time of day you export it.

DEBS replaced the Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme (REBS), and is available to residential, not-for-profit and education solar customers.

Learn more about DEBS

Switch Your Thinking program

Switch Your Thinking is an energy efficiency pilot program, designed to encourage residents to make their homes more sustainable. Run at local council level, it partners with local businesses to offer residents discounts for being more energy efficient.

The program does not focus solely on the benefits of solar; it also addresses energy efficiency, as well as reducing your water consumption, waste food and other sustainable initiatives.

Learn more about the Switch Your Thinking Program

How do I calculate solar rebates?

Determining which rebates you are eligible for will depend on your individual circumstances. Our friendly team are happy to help you crunch the numbers.

If you’re ready to gain greater energy independence, chat to the switched-on people at Plico today on 1300 175 426.

References & Resources

For further information, the Clean Energy Regulator or the WA Government Household Renewable Energy Overview provide great points of reference.

*T&Cs and lending criteria applies. Weekly price over 10 years. Synergy customers only. Claim $7.038 in WA and National battery rebates for a solar + 29.7 kWh battery system.

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The amount of savings is based on electricity consumption only, the daily supply charge has not been factored in. The amount of savings does not factor in the costs of the system, regardless of whether it's paid upfront or on a credit contract. The amount of the annual bill savings factors in feed in tariff amounts for any kilowatt-hours exported back to the grid, it does not factor in any export limiting of the inverter. For monthly bills between $100 and $130 amounts, the annual savings amount is greater than the annual bill amount, due to feed in tariff credits for amounts exported back to the grid.

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"Since we've installed Plico, so far we've saved thousands of dollars. When we first started, we had $1200 a bill and now, like I say, we're in credit now which is great. We've got four boys, so the dishwasher is always on, the washing machine is always on."

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$1000's Saved annually

"Since we've installed Plico, so far we've saved thousands of dollars. When we first started, we had $1200 a bill and now, like I say, we're in credit now which is great. We've got four boys, so the dishwasher is always on, the washing machine is always on."

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$1100

🤑 Switching from solar only to a complete solar + battery system has made a huge difference to Damian's bills. With an all-electric home and EV, Damian can save even more and cut his carbon footprint. Damian says his bills have 'virtually collapsed' since installing Plico - and yours could too!

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$1100 Total savings in 10 months

🤑 Switching from solar only to a complete solar + battery system has made a huge difference to Damian's bills. With an all-electric home and EV, Damian can save even more and cut his carbon footprint. Damian says his bills have 'virtually collapsed' since installing Plico - and yours could too!

Plico member Damian

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