From 1 July 2025, Western Australian households will be eligible for a battery rebate of up to $16,000, making it significantly more affordable to invest in solar energy storage. If you’re considering adding a battery to your solar system, now is the ideal time to begin planning.
What is the Federal Government Solar Battery Rebate?
The Australian federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program is offering an upfront discount of around 30% on eligible battery systems. The Government currently has incentives such as the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) to support the installation of rooftop solar. This SRES will be expanded by the Cheaper Home Batteries Program to provide a discount on home batteries (from 5 to 50kWh) connected to solar PV systems.
So for example, if you were to purchase a 10kWh battery that costs $12,000, you would receive an estimated discount of $3,600.
Please note: Only systems installed on or after 1 July 2025 are eligible. Installations prior to this date will not qualify.
Why Act Now?
Even though installations must occur on or after 1 July 2025, we strongly recommend buying your battery early due to expected supply constraints. Many customers are already placing their orders to secure stock and schedule installation after the rebate begins.
With high demand expected, we anticipate limited battery stock and a shortage of skilled installers, so securing your system early is the best way to avoid delays.
What You Can Do Today
- Register your interest to stay up to date
- Get your system sized to suit your home and energy usage
- Secure your battery stock now, with installation from 1 July
- Explore backup power options to stay connected during outages
Clean NRG is currently giving priority bookings for batteries and installations to its existing customers and their friends and family, too.
Who Can Apply?
Here a some of the key eligibility requirements for the rebate:
- The battery system must be installed on or after 1st July 2025
- Eligible property owners include residential properties, small businesses and community facilities
- Can be combined with any eligible state battery rebates (including the WA Residential Battery Scheme)
- Must be paired with an existing or new rooftop solar PV system
- One rebate is available per electricity meter
One rebate is available per property, with landlords eligible for an additional rebate if they can show a long-term tenancy. Excluded properties include those owned by government bodies, banks, mining and resources companies, and telcos.
Battery System Requirements
To be eligible for this rebate, your system has to meet the following requirements:
- Australian and Local Grid Standards: Your battery must comply with all relevant Australian and local electricity standards.
- Battery Size Requirements: An eligible battery system must be in the range of 5 kWh to 100 kWh in nominal capacity. Batteries up to 100 kWh will only be eligible to claim for the first 50 kWh of their usable capacity.
- Battery System Accreditation: The battery system must be accredited by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) at the time of installation.
- Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Ready: Your solar battery needs to be ready to connect to a Virtual Power Plant. This means it must be able to connect to the electricity grid and maintain an ongoing internet connection.
Interest-Free Loans Also Available
Alongside the rebate, the WA State Government is also offering no-interest loans of up to $10,000, which you can pay back over up to 10 years. These loans are designed to help eligible households cover the cost of their battery. There will be 20,000 of these loans available for households with a combined annual income under $210,000. New, additional and replacement solar panels [art of a package that includes a battery system will also be eligible for the loan.
Already Have a Solar Inverter?
If you have a solar inverter built into your system, you’re in luck. Clean NRG can install your battery without having to replace your current inverter – saving you extra installation costs.
At Clean NRG, we’ll walk you through everything from choosing the right battery size to ensuring your system meets all the new rebate requirements. Fill out the form below to get started.