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Solar & Battery with Plico: A ShopRite Member Benefit

Published June 2026 · 4 min read

Power bills only ever seem to head one way. As a ShopRite member you can tackle that head-on with Plico — a Western Australian clean-energy company that makes solar and battery affordable through one low weekly instalment, with no big upfront cost.

Who are Plico?

Plico is a WA-based clean-energy provider that bundles solar panels, a home battery and a smart energy system into a single weekly subscription. Instead of paying thousands up front, you pay a set amount each week, and Plico installs, monitors and maintains the system for you — with local support right here in Western Australia.

How the Plico model works

The idea is simple: generate your own power during the day, store what you don't use in the battery, and lean on that stored energy in the evening when grid power costs the most. What's included:

• Solar panels sized to your home.
• A home battery to store the energy you generate.
• A smart inverter and monitoring, so you can see what you're producing and using.
• Installation, servicing and support, all handled by Plico's WA team.

Because it's a weekly instalment rather than a big lump sum, the cost of going solar is spread out — and for many households the weekly payment is largely offset by the drop in their power bill.

What's a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)?

A Virtual Power Plant is a network of home solar batteries that can share stored energy back with the grid when demand is high. As a Plico member your battery can take part, and you earn VPP rewards for doing so — paid as bill credits, e-gift cards or bank transfer. It's a way to get a little back from energy you've already stored.

Is it right for your home?

Solar and battery suit most WA homes, but how much you save depends on your roof, your daytime power use and your current plan. Plico can check your address and put together a no-obligation estimate for your situation.

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