Reducing energy and emissions
Find information on how to reduce energy use at home.
Solar power and batteries
As of July 1, 2025, residents have access to several rebates and incentives to support the installation of solar panels and battery systems at home.
For more information about these programs visit the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
- Federal Solar Rebate – Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES)
- What it is: A national program that provides Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) based on the size and location of your solar system
- How it helps: These STCs are usually applied as an upfront discount by your installer
- Typical savings: Around $2,500–$3,700 for a standard 6.6kW system
- Eligibility: Must use Clean Energy Council-approved products and an accredited installer.
- Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (DEBS)
- What it is: A feed-in tariff program that pays you for excess solar energy exported to the grid
- Rates:
- 10 cents/kWh during peak times
- 2–3 cents/kWh during off-peak.
WA Residential Battery Rebate & Loan Scheme
- Rebate: Up to $7,500 for eligible battery systems
- Loan: Interest-free loans up to $10,000 for battery-only or solar + battery packages.
- Requirements:
- Battery must be at least 5kWh and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) ready.
- Available to Synergy customers (metro & SW WA) and Horizon Power customers (regional WA).
- Rollout: Begins 1 July 2025, with phased applications.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program (Federal)
- Discount: Around 30% off the upfront cost of installing a small-scale battery system.
- Eligibility:
- Battery must be 5 kWh to 100 kWh in nominal capacity
- Must be installed with a new or existing solar PV system
- Must be installed by a Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) accredited installer
- Battery and inverter must be on the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved list
- How it's delivered: Through the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), using Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) – as outlined above.
