WA Battery Rebate

Is there a government solar battery rebate in WA?

The Western Australian government solar battery rebate scheme has been announced, with the WA Government offering rebates for residential batteries of up to $1,300* for Synergy customers and up to $3,800* for Horizon Power customers for 100,000 households. The scheme will start on 1 July 2025, with the size of the rebate dependent on the size of the battery.

What is the Residential Solar Battery Rebate?

The Residential Solar Battery Rebate is a government-funded scheme designed to encourage Western Australian residents to invest in solar battery storage at home so they can save on the upfront costs of a battery and their future energy bills.

Battery system requirements

Batteries will need to be connected to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Plico has WA's only independent accredited VPP under the rebate program. With extensive experience in solar batteries and VPPs, we can help you access the battery rebates, earn VPP rewards and unlock future savings. You can join the Plico VPP if you already have a solar battery or are having one installed by another solar provider. If you purchase a Plico solar battery, your system is automatically connected to our VPP. 

In order to qualify for the rebate, a battery system must be either new, additional or a replacement battery, with a minimum 5 kWh storage capacity and maximum 10 kWh storage capacity (although larger systems can be installed with the rebate capped at 10 kWh). The National Battery Rebate provides a discount for systems up to 50 kWh. 

Am I eligible for a solar battery rebate?

Now we know which systems are eligible for the solar battery rebate; what about who can apply? 

Eligibility criteria for applicants

Anyone with a residential property in Western Australia with a Synergy or Horizon Power account is eligible to apply, including home businesses. Properties owned by the State, Federal or Local Government are not eligible for the program, and financial institutions, telcos, and mining and resource companies are also ineligible.

The criteria for the means-tested no-interest loans is households with a combined annual income of less than $210,000. Landlords who can demonstrate a long-term tenancy agreement may be eligible for a loan rebate, however rebates and loans will be limited to one per property connection. 

How do I calculate my rebate amount?

The size of your rebate amount will be determined by the size of your battery. The battery rebate for Synergy customers will be $130 per kilowatt hour (kWh) for up to 10 kWh of battery capacity. Horizon Power customers will be eligible for rebates of $380 per kWh for up to 10 kWh of battery capacity. Households can opt for a larger battery and access national rebates; however, the WA rebate will be capped at 10 kWh. 

For further information about the rebate, keep an eye on the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety as they continue to update their plans. 

Or chat to the switched-on people at Plico on 1300 175 426 today, and we'll help you access an affordable solar + battery system to save on your energy bills, beat blackouts and achieve greater energy independence, as well as our innovate independent VPP!

*Rebate subject to unconfirmed details. Applications for WA Government rebates and loans are not yet open and battery suppliers or installers have not been selected. Batteries installed before the commencement of the WA Battery Rebate will not be eligible. 

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