WA Residential Battery Scheme

Battery rebates and no interest loans for WA households

Plenti has been appointed as the Scheme’s administrator and financier, supporting eligible households to access WA Government rebates of up to $3,800 and no-interest loans of up to $10,000 to help fund the installation of home battery systems.

Eligible households can access WA Government rebates of up to $3,800 and optional no-interest loans of up to $10,000.

Who's eligible?

To participate, your property must:

Be a residential property in Western Australia
Have an electricity account with Synergy or Horizon Power
Not be owned by a State, Commonwealth or Local Government entities, banking and financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and mining/resources companies.
Be limited to one rebate per property
Be a primary residence (home businesses are fine if the home is also your residence)
Long-term rental properties are eligible (subject to agreement by the landlord and tenant on the battery installation.

For more information, head to the WA Government's official website.

Steps to apply for the Scheme

Your chosen vendor will guide you through the process, including applying for the WA Government rebate and an optional no interest loan.

Check your eligibility

Check your eligibilityConfirm your household, income, energy provider, and system meet the Scheme requirements.

Scheme requirements

Select an accredited vendor

Applications can only be submitted by Scheme-approved vendors.

Scheme-approved vendors

Your vendor starts the rebate application on your behalf

If you choose to apply for the no-interest loan, your vendor can start the process, and you’ll receive an application form to complete.

After application: What happens next

VPP requirements

To access the rebate or loan, all batteries must be connected to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). This allows households to sell energy stored in their battery back to the market, which will help to decarbonise WA and bolster energy security, while offering financial benefits to participating households.

Further information on eligible VPP products is available from their providers:

Community Wave | Horizon Power's Virtual Power Plant
Synergy Supported Solution and VPP Update
Plico Virtual Power Plant

Loan & Application Process

How much can I borrow with the loan?

Eligible households can borrow between $2,001 and $10,000, with repayment terms up to 10 years.

About the Scheme & Eligibility

Are there income requirements for the loan?

Yes. The interest-free loan is available to households with a combined annual income under $210,000. The rebate is not income-tested.