The WA Government has updated the WA Residential Battery Scheme to complement assistance available under the Federal Government Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
This means State-based rebates will now be up to $1,300 for Synergy customers ($130 per kWh of battery capacity) and up to $3,800 for Horizon Power customers ($380 per kWh of battery capacity). In the first year, and with the assistance under the Federal Cheaper Home Batteries program, residents will be able to receive up to $5,000 and $7,500 respectively towards the cost of a 10kWh battery installation.
These revisions to the original battery scheme maintain both its spirit and budget of $337 million. The reasons for this change are to:
- Allow more households to access rebates and loans available under the WA Residential Battery Scheme.
- Help provide a safe and sustainable level of battery uptake for industry.
- Ensure greater stability and reliability of the WA electricity grid through the increased number of batteries.
No interest loans will also be available for up to $10,000 to households with a combined annual income of less than $210,000. Loan repayment periods will be up to 10 years. Loans can be used for batteries and new or upgraded equipment such as inverters and solar panels, as long as they are installed with a battery.
The WA Battery Scheme will assist WA households with cost-of-living pressures, provide support to Western Australian businesses and jobs, and further the energy transition by supporting the use of renewables.
More information can be found on the WA Residential Battery Rebate home page.
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