Compare the cost.
Not just the repayment.

Three pathways, shown without pretending they cost the same. Start with the written installed price, then compare support, interest, fees and approval conditions.

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Government pathway0% interest

WA battery loan

For eligible battery projects through the WA Residential Battery Scheme.

Amount: $2,001–$10,000
Term: 3–10 years
Income test: Household gross income under $210,000
Scheme condition: Eligible battery, vendor and VPP pathway
How it starts: An accredited vendor submits the rebate request and initiates the optional loan; the applicant then completes Plenti’s form
Important: Credit and responsible-lending checks still apply

Read the official applicant process ↗

Private lender optionFixed interest

HandyPay

A separate consumer-finance option for eligible solar and battery projects. PSA does not present this as interest-free.

Amount advertised: $2,001–$75,000
Rate range advertised: 6.57%–18.99% p.a.
Comparison rate range: 7.51%–21.78% p.a.
Establishment fee: 0%–6%, based on assessment
Monthly / early payout fee: $0 / $0 advertised

Check HandyPay’s current terms ↗

Lowest complexityNo lender

Pay upfront

Use the written installed price after confirmed support and avoid finance interest or establishment fees.

Compare first: Equipment + installation before support
Then subtract: Each eligible rebate or STC credit separately
Ask for: Scope, exclusions, warranty and payment milestones
Useful tool: PSA rebate and payment calculator

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WA no-interest loan

Zero interest.
Still a real loan.

The government-backed pathway is administered by Plenti and remains subject to eligibility, verification, credit assessment and responsible lending.

It can cover the battery plus eligible new or upgraded inverter and solar equipment installed with the battery. The loan and WA rebate together cannot exceed the eligible purchase and installation cost.

Read the official loan rules ↗

$10,000 illustration0% · equal monthly guide

Term	Approx. monthly	Total principal
3 years	$277.78	$10,000
5 years	$166.67	$10,000
10 years	$83.33	$10,000

Illustrative only. Actual payment frequency and approved contract terms come from Plenti. Late fees may apply when repayments are missed.

Before signing anything

Put every option
on the same page.

Compare the total paid, not merely the smallest weekly or monthly figure.

Cash price

The full installed price before any rebate, certificate assignment or finance cost.

Support

WA rebate and federal STC value shown as separate conditional lines.

Interest + fees

Rate, comparison rate, establishment cost, late fees and total amount payable.

Scope

Exactly which equipment, installation work, applications and warranties are included.

General information only. Finance and scheme information can change and is subject to provider terms, eligibility and approval. HandyPay’s official page currently contains differing statements about maximum term length, so this page deliberately does not promise a maximum term. HandyPay is shown as an independent third-party option; PSA does not claim a partnership or endorsement. Read the provider’s current contract and consider independent advice where appropriate.

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Compare the cost.Not just the repayment.