Solar Power in Western Australia
Everything you need to know about going solar in WA - rebates, feed-in tariffs, and system recommendations.
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Peak Sun Hours/Day
3c
Avg Feed-in Tariff/kWh
31c
Avg Electricity Rate/kWh
STC Rebate in WA
Western Australia is in STC Zone 2, which determines your Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) rebate value.
Example: 6.6kW System
~$5,626 rebate
Based on current STC price of ~$37
The STC rebate is applied as a point-of-sale discount by your installer, reducing your upfront cost.
Available Incentives
- Federal STC Rebate
- Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme
Feed-in Tariffs in WA
2.0c
Minimum
3.0c
Average
10.0c
Maximum
Feed-in tariffs vary by retailer. With low feed-in rates, battery storage becomes more valuable as you can store excess solar for evening use instead of exporting it.
Popular System Sizes in WA