What battery schemes can you use in Western Australia?
| Scheme | Status | What it pays |
|---|---|---|
| Cheaper Home Batteries Program (federal) | Open to 31 December 2030 | The first 14 kWh earn $272 each; above that the rate falls to 60%, then 15% |
| WA Residential Battery Scheme (Synergy) | Open | $130 for each usable kWh, up to 10 kWh; anything bigger gets the full $1,300 |
| WA Residential Battery Scheme (Horizon Power) | Open | $380 for each usable kWh, up to 10 kWh; anything bigger gets the full $3,800 |
Source: WA Residential Battery Scheme.
What extra does Western Australia offer beyond the federal rebate?
Under the WA Residential Battery Scheme, Synergy customers can get up to $1,300 and Horizon Power customers up to $3,800, on top of the federal discount. Batteries with 10 kWh usable or more get the full amount; smaller ones get less. Because installation and power cost more where Horizon Power operates, its customers get a bigger amount.
To receive it, you must join a virtual power plant (VPP) operated by your retailer; a VPP is a pool of home batteries the power company can pull from at busy times. A VPP from your battery's supplier is another option for Synergy customers, as long as it follows the scheme's rules.
Who can claim the WA battery rebate?
- A new battery that works with a VPP and appears on your area's Synergy or Horizon Power list is required.
- Your installer holds accreditation and appears on the list kept by Plenti, the company that runs the scheme.
- Solar panels already on your roof aren't needed to apply, but the federal discount still requires the battery to go in with solar.
There's also a no-interest loan, up to $10,000, for households earning under $210,000 combined. You repay it over up to 10 years. The application is handled by your installer.
How is the WA rebate claimed?
Approved battery retailers give you quotes. The scheme pays the rebate straight to the retailer, not to you. The quote has the state rebate and the federal discount taken off by the retailer. Its 100,000 rebates are the limit; the scheme was expected to run out some time in 2027.
The value of the federal discount
The federal discount doesn't change from state to state. Install by 31 December 2026 and it's about $2,720 on 10 kWh, or about $3,640 on 13.5 kWh. Per kWh, a bigger battery earns slightly less, because the first 14 kWh pay more than each one past 14. Because the amount drops on 1 January 2027, the install date matters more than the quote date. The Clean Energy Regulator sets the rates, and the calculator works out the exact number for your battery.
Questions people commonly ask about Western Australia's battery rebate
Is it possible to get the WA rebate together with the federal discount?
Yes. One battery can have both, and your retailer takes both amounts off the quote.
Is there an application I need to submit for the federal battery rebate?
No, that's not needed. Your installer claims the certificates and removes the discount from the quote. A form you sign gives them that right.
Can you still get the WA battery rebate?
Yes. You can still apply for rebates and loans on the WA Government scheme page, until all the planned 100,000 rebates are used.