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.
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
Eligible households can borrow between $2,001 and $10,000, with repayment terms up to 10 years.
The battery system
New or upgraded inverters
Solar panels, if installed as part of a battery package
You'll likely need:
Proof of identity and property ownership or tenancy
Recent electricity bills (Synergy or Horizon Power)
FY23–24 or FY24–25 income tax return (for the loan)
To settle the rebate or loan, you may need:
1. Proof of installation completion
2. Loan drawdown approval (for financed applicants)
Visit the Plenti Help Centre for information on loan terms, repayments, or support.
Call us at 1300 931 104 or email us at wabatteryscheme@plenti.com.au
About the Scheme & Eligibility
Yes. The interest-free loan is available to households with a combined annual income under $210,000. The rebate is not income-tested.
Yes, the WA Scheme is designed to complement the Federal Government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program, so eligible households may be able to receive both.
Batteries installed before the Scheme starts will not be eligible.
Ask any installer for:
Their WA business address, licence number, ABN, and NETCC Approved Seller status
A detailed quote separating any discounts from government rebates
Information on warranties and secure payment options
Yes. In addition to being accredited with Plenti under the WA Residential Battery Scheme, installers must also hold Grid Connected Battery System (GCBS) accreditation through Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA).
You can check an installer’s SAA accreditation status here: Solar Accreditation Australia – Accreditation Status Check.
Please note: Plenti accreditation confirms a vendor’s eligibility to participate in the WA Residential Battery Scheme, while SAA accreditation is a separate industry certification required for the technical installation of grid-connected battery systems.