Rebates, tariffs and grid rules in Western Australia, with the dates that decide what you receive.
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Clear filtersThe WA Government has published a new one-page guide to applying for the battery rebate. The part that catches people out is not the quote. It is the three emails from Plenti that you have to deal with before anything gets paid.
From 1 December 2026, NETCC Approved Sellers must put more detail in writing. Here is what to check in your design, fees and signed agreement—and the consent risk strata owners should settle first.
Read the articleTesla now publishes Australian retail plans. Typical Perth households still cannot switch from Synergy; check access separately from owning Powerwall.
Read the articleAsk what a scheduled battery discount reduction would change on your written quote. Allow time to check battery sizing and placement before bringing an installation forward.
Read the articleStart with your site's export arrangement before selecting DC-coupled storage. Battery capacity also needs to suit the solar surplus available and the household demand it could supply.
Read the articleSize a battery against evening and overnight electricity use. Ask how an older quote's discount was calculated before assuming the same amount will apply at installation.
Read the articleThe federal battery rebate only pays out if your battery is on the Clean Energy Council's approved list on the day it is installed. Seven models came off that list on 15 September and one went back on 7 October, which is a good reminder to check the date on your quote.
Read the articleCheck the NETCC Approved Seller register and identify who holds your solar contract, especially when the system is included in a new build.
Read the articleAt the panel application stage, household contract terms were still unsettled. Check proposed payments and how participation could affect the energy left in your battery for home use.
Read the articleAsk which contract amount your solar deposit is calculated on, including how discounts are treated. Check the written payment terms before paying a deposit.
Read the articleWestern Power's notice required payment and complete project details at lodgement. It also specified new commissioning paperwork for projects already underway.
Read the articleCheck the proposed grid connection and your lease before sizing solar for a commercial roof. Export restrictions and landlord approval can affect which installation fits the site.
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