What a solar batteryreally costs in Perth.

Installed prices for a quality 10kWh to 13.5kWh battery in Perth range from about $6,500 to $13,000 before rebates, depending on brand and whether you need a new hybrid inverter. After the WA Residential Battery Scheme and federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebates, most households pay several thousand dollars less.

Two stack. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program cuts roughly 30% off the upfront cost, and the WA Residential Battery Scheme adds up to $1,300 for Synergy customers or $3,800 for Horizon Power customers. A 10kWh battery can attract around $5,000 in combined rebates. VPP participation is required for the WA rebate.

For homes that export a lot of solar and use power after 4pm, usually yes. Perth's DEBS export rate is low, so storing your own power is worth far more than selling it. Typical payback is 5 to 8 years after rebates. We model it from your actual bills before recommending anything.

Almost always. We AC-couple batteries like the Tesla Powerwall 3 or Sigenergy SigenStor to existing inverters, so your current system stays exactly as it is. Some older setups need a small reconfiguration to qualify for the WA rebate, which we check during the quote.

Match it to your evening usage, not your solar size. A household using 8 to 12kWh after sunset suits a 10kWh battery. Bigger evening loads, a pool pump or an EV often justify 13.5kWh or more. Try the calculator on this page for a quick sizing guide.

Yes, if the system is designed for it. We wire essential circuits like the fridge, lights and Wi-Fi to a backup output so they keep running when the grid drops. Not every battery includes backup as standard, so we confirm this at design stage.

Quality LFP batteries carry 10-year product warranties and are typically rated for 6,000+ cycles, which is well beyond 15 years of daily use. Every Candela install also carries our 10-year workmanship warranty.

Our own licensed WA electricians (EC# 15317), accredited with the battery manufacturers. To claim the WA rebate the install must be done by an accredited vendor on the Plenti directory, and the rebate is applied as an upfront discount on your quote.