Make the most of WA's sunshine
We’ve been working hard to ensure more households, businesses, and communities - can tap into the benefits of solar power. So if you're considering solar, battery or both, we're here to help you along the journey.
There's a lot to think about and a lot of lingo!
So we've detailed some simple steps to take - to help you make the best decision for your home.
Understand how solar and battery works
Get to know your kWs from your kWhs. Learn why you’ll be connected to our VPP and why sometimes we need to energy manage your system.
Calculate the benefits of solar & battery
Use our solar and battery calculator to see your yearly savings potential and check if you’re eligible for any rebates and rewards.
Choose the right retailer and installer
Our checklist will help you understand which questions to ask so you understand what’s included in your quotes, and how to apply for a building permit.
See if you’re eligible for no-interest finance
Check if you’re eligible for the WA Residential Battery Scheme. You could get a rebate towards the cost of a battery, or access to no-interest finance.
Get your Smart Connect reference number
If you're ready to connect. Log in to MyAccount to agree to the Community Wave terms and conditions. You'll immediately receive your smart connect reference number to give your installer.
Don't forget to apply for a building permit
You need a building permit for solar installations, unless exempt. So, check with your local Shire first. This ensures you meet all regulations before installing your rooftop solar system.
Your installer submits the application to connect
To our network on your behalf using your smart connect reference number. Once approved, you'll then receive an installation date.
And then installs your system at home
They'll connect it to the internet and submit a Notice of Completion. You'll (finally) be a Community Wave member and will start receiving any eligible rebates like Buyback Bonus or DEBs.
+ Tips to maximise your investment
+ Troubleshooting your system
So they can apply to connect your system to our network. You just need to log in to MyAccount and accept the Terms & Conditions, You’ll be joining Community Wave as part of this step.
Introducing Community Wave
In sunny WA, rooftop solar panels often generate more power than homes and businesses use. The excess energy flows back into the grid, which needs to be carefully balanced to stay stable.
Community Wave is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) that helps manage this flow by coordinating energy from solar systems and home batteries.
Check what rebates and buyback rates you're eligible for
Explore the range of rebates and finance options to help reduce the upfront costs of investing in solar and battery.
Check if you’re eligible for the WA Residential Battery Scheme. You could get a rebate towards the cost of a battery, or access to no-interest finance.
Get access to the bill saving benefits of solar and battery
Smart connected solar & battery
Occasionally we need to coordinate the flow of energy between your solar and battery assets and the network.
See your personalised bill savings
If you want to get a better idea of your estimated bill savings and recommended system sizes for solar, battery or both - then log in to MyAccount. The results are based on your own usage data.
Make the most of your investment
Just a few small changes to your daily routines and habits could help you get more from your investment in solar and battery.
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