WA & Federal Programs Explained (May 2025)

With the WA Government set to roll out one of its most anticipated battery rebates programs, and the Federal Government now offering significant battery incentives, Broome homes and businesses are in a prime position to benefit.

To help make sense of it all, we’ve created a simple Battery Rebate Fact Sheet to clear up the confusion and ensure you don’t miss out on thousands in potential savings.

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🔋 WA Battery Rebate – Horizon Power Customers in Broome

From 1 July 2025, the WA Residential Battery Scheme will provide:

✅ Up to $7,500 in rebates
✅ PLUS interest-free loans of up to $10,000

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be a Horizon Power customer in Broome
• Battery must meet WA grid and safety standards
• Installation must occur on or after the scheme’s launch

❌ Batteries installed before 1 July 2025 are not eligible for this rebate

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🇦🇺 Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program – Now Active

The Federal Government’s battery rebates are already available and backdated to 6 April 2025:

🏠 Approx. $370 per kWh
💰 Up to $18,500 for larger systems (max. 50 kWh)

Eligibility requirements:

• For batteries between 5–50 kWh
• Must be VPP-ready
• ✅ Available now

⚠️ Not stackable with the WA rebate if installed before July 1

👉 Rebate reduces 25% per year until 2030 – act early for the best return

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☀️ Federal Solar Rebate – STCs Still Available

The Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) program offers upfront solar rebates for systems under 100 kW.

Broome Example (Zone 2):

🔆 13.2 kW system ≈ 121 STCs
💵 At $36/STC = ~$4,356 in value

• Applied as a discount by your installer
• STC value reduces annually until the scheme ends in 2030

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⚡ How to Maximise Battery Rebates in Broome

If you’re planning a solar and battery system in Broome, here’s how to get the most out of the current rebates:

🕒 Wait for WA battery rebates to start in July to claim the full $7,500 + loan
☀️ Install solar now to lock in STC savings
🔋 If installing a battery before July, you may be eligible for Federal rebates only

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Ready to Claim Your Battery Rebates?

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