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Hiconics HEC-S B 5K

A 4.6 kWh home battery.

Installed in Perth, after rebates: ~$4,140; Typical estimate — your own quote will vary
WA Battery Scheme rebate: $0; It isn't CEC-approved, which the scheme requires
Usable capacity: 4.6kWh; Below the smaller-home band

What we can tell you

Read from the figures on this page — no review written yet

4.6 kWh is below the smaller-home band.
We hold no captured datasheet for this model yet, so the specs below come from the CEC register only.
We can't score it: a value score needs a price and full specs, and without them any number would be guesswork.

Key specs, in plain terms

The numbers that matter for a home. The full datasheet is below.

Usable capacity How much energy it stores for you to use: 4.6kWh
Round-trip efficiency How much of the energy you store comes back out: 92%
Depth of discharge How much of the battery you can actually use: 90%
Warranty How long the manufacturer stands behind it: 10yr
Battery chemistry Lithium iron phosphate — the long-cycle-life type: LFP

Warranty and support

Warranty terms and Australian support structure.

Duration

years

Throughput

∞

MWh

Max Temp

45°

celsius

Max Backup

Level 0

No Backup

Australian support structure

Not verified

We have not verified this brand's Australian support structure. Confirm warranty arrangements with the manufacturer or your installer.

Perth climate suitability

Suitable with precautions

Rated to 45°C. Plan for a shaded or garage install through Perth summers.

Key warranty terms

•Depth of Discharge: 90% usable capacity
•Round-trip Efficiency: 92% rated
•Annual Degradation: ~2.5% per year expected
•Installation: Must be installed by SAA-accredited installer
•Operating Conditions: -10°C to 45°C

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WA Battery Scheme eligibility

Conditional

Synergy SSL inverter pairing, VPP participation and state-rebate qualification for this battery. Rebate and STC amounts are shown in the pricing panel.

AC-coupled system: needs a gateway device on the Synergy SSL (e.g. SMA, Redback), or a same-brand inverter + battery pair (Sungrow or Fronius) for shared compliance. Without one, export is limited to 1.5kW and VPP/DEBS/rebate/loan are unavailable — and third-party gateways can struggle to meet compliance testing. Any later addition to an AC-coupled system triggers whole-of-site compliance, so for many homes replacing toward a hybrid (DC-coupled) inverter is the sounder path. AC vs DC coupling

CSIP-AUS compliant
Inverter must be CSIP-AUS compliant under the current WA framework.
Synergy SSL approved inverter
Needs pairing with a Synergy SSL approved inverter.
VPP activation ready
VPP activation requires a Synergy SSL approved inverter.
WA Battery Scheme rebate
Requires Battery Rewards participation under the current WA framework.
Synergy Battery Rewards
Requires a CSIP-AUS compliant system and reliable internet.
Interest-free loan
Not eligible for interest-free financing.

Under current WA rules, new rebate applications require VPP enrolment and CSIP-AUS compliance. How the scheme works · Estimate VPP earnings

About Hiconics

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Years in AU Market4+ years

Local SupportNot verified

CEC-Listed Products31 models

4yr AU

CEC-approved products since 2022

4 years in the Australian market

What it costs in Perth

$4,140

Typical installed price, before rebates

WA Battery Scheme: $0
Federal STCs: −$0
You’d pay about: $4,140

The WA rebate is $0 here: it isn't CEC-approved, which the scheme requires. STCs assume about $39.9 a certificate. Estimates only; your quote will vary.

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Which size band is your home?

Usable capacity, for one battery system

Smaller home: 10–15 kWh
Medium home: 20–30 kWh
Big home: 30–40 kWh
Very big home: 40+ kWh

This battery is below the smaller-home band. The WA rebate caps at 10 kWh, but that is a rebate limit, not a sizing guide.

The federal rebate shrinks each year

STC value for this 4.6 kWh battery

How it compares

The Hiconics HEC-S B 5K against the closest-sized batteries from other brands.

Specification	Hiconics HEC-S B 5KHiconics	AMASSTORE GTX5000-PROAMASSTORE	AVOL Genius BA5AVOL

Usable capacity?	4.6 kWh	4.6 kWh	4.6 kWh
Continuous power?	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified
Peak power?	Not verified	Not verified	Not verified

Round-trip efficiency?	92%	92%	92%
Warranty	10 years	10 years	10 years
Chemistry	LFP	LFP	LFP

Specs from the CEC register and datasheet enrichment. Indicative — confirm exact figures with your installer.

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This model is one entry in the desk's index of solar batteries for Perth — every CEC-approved battery on one comparable dataset.

Product Information Disclaimer:

Product specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We make no warranties regarding product performance, longevity, or suitability for your specific needs.

Always verify specifications with the manufacturer and installer before purchase. Warranty terms are set by manufacturers and may have conditions not disclosed here. Battery performance degrades over time.