Western Power is proud to be part of Western Australia’s first-ever household battery rebate; an important step toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
The program will enable around 100,000 WA households to store more of the renewable energy they generate, support network resilience, and reduce power bills. It combines the State Government’s $337 million WA Household Battery Rebate with the Federal Government’s $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries initiative.
The batteries installed through this scheme will play a vital role in helping transform WA’s main electricity network. By linking home solar and batteries into Virtual Power Plants, households can contribute to a more flexible, efficient energy system, all while getting more value from their Distributed Energy Resources.
VPPs are a key part of WA’s decarbonised energy future and will play a growing role in strengthening the network as more renewable energy comes online.
For more information about the battery rebate and how to apply, visit WA Residential Battery Scheme.
For the solar and electrical industry
We’re continuing to make it easier to safely connect more distributed energy, like rooftop solar and batteries, into the network.
As part of this, Western Power is proposing updates to the Basic Embedded Generator Connection Technical Requirements to support larger inverter energy systems under standard connections. These updates reflect evolving technology and increased customer demand, while ensuring the continued safety and reliability of power supply.
Thank you to all contractors and industry stakeholders who provided feedback on these proposals. Your insights are helping shape the technical requirements to better meet community and industry needs.
We’re now reviewing submissions and will share how feedback is being integrated into the updated requirements.
Please note: existing technical requirements remain valid until 30 June 2025.