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Synergy Network - Battery Owner Benefits

Understanding DEBS eligibility, feed-in tariffs, and battery rebates in the Synergy network (South West WA)

We Operate in Synergy Network Only

Our service area covers the South West Interconnected System (SWIS):

• Perth Metro and surrounding suburbs
• Mandurah, Bunbury, Albany
• Geraldton, Kalgoorlie

We do not currently operate in the Horizon Power network (regional/remote WA).

Synergy

SWIS Network Coverage

DEBS EligibleRebate: $1300

Feed-in Rate

10c peak / 2c off-peak (DEBS)

VPP Program

Available

Network

SWIS

Service Areas

Perth MetroMandurahBunburyAlbanyGeraldtonKalgoorlie

Advantages

•DEBS peak export rates (10c/kWh 3pm-9pm)
•Battery Rewards VPP program (~$100-180/year for 10-13kWh)
•WA battery rebate eligible ($130/kWh up to $1,300, 10kWh max eligible)
•Federal STC rebate eligible (up to ~$18k for 50kWh)
•Both rebates can be claimed together
•Established infrastructure and support

Disadvantages

•VPP participation mandatory for state rebate
•Limited to SWIS network (South West Interconnected System)

Ideal for: Battery owners in Perth and South West WA who want to maximize DEBS peak export and access combined state and federal rebates

Combined Rebate Benefits

Stack WA State and Federal rebates for maximum savings

WA State Battery Rebate

• $130 per kWh installed
• Maximum: $1,300 (10kWh max eligible)
• Requires VPP participation
• Synergy network only

Federal STC Rebate

• ~$260-350 per kWh installed
• Maximum: ~$18,000 (50kWh cap)
• CEC-approved battery required
• Available Australia-wide

Example: 13.5kWh Battery System

System Cost:$16,200

Federal STC Rebate (13.5kWh):-$4,320

WA State Rebate (13.5kWh at $130/kWh):-$1,755

Final Cost:$10,125

Total rebate: $6,075 (37% off system cost) - both rebates claimed together

Why Stay with Synergy?

Benefits for battery owners in the SWIS network

Combined Annual Value (13.5kWh battery):

• DEBS Peak Export: $1,200/year
• VPP Credits: ~$130/year (70c/kWh x ~20 events)
• WA State Rebate: up to $1,300 (10kWh max eligible, one-time)
• Federal STC Rebate: $4,320 (one-time)
• First Year Value: $6,950 total benefit
• Ongoing Annual Value: $1,330+/year

Calculate Your Combined Rebate Value

See how DEBS rates, VPP income, and both rebates affect your battery economics