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Project Symphony findings to inform future of virtual power plants
The State Government's pilot of virtual power plant (VPP) technology has found redistributing excess power produced by residential solar panels, appliances and home batteries could create more than $920 million in value in the coming decade.
WA EV Network's South West loop complete with Kojonup charger
Kojonup has plugged into the WA EV Network and become the 31st location to join the network.
Next $200 electricity credit rolls out, just in time for summer
As announced by the Western Australian Government: the second instalment of the Household Electricity Credit will begin appearing on bills from 2 December, just in time for summer.
Music to energy consumers’ ears as Project Symphony premieres
Project Symphony is now live with more than 300 customers and their 650 assets recruited to participate in Western Australia's largest virtual power plant.
$13 million household energy efficiency pilot program launched
Energy Minister Bill Johnston and Community Services Minister Simone McGurk today launched the Household Energy Efficiency Scheme pilot program at Anglicare's Hardship Utility Grant Scheme service centre in Midland.
Synergy's response to COVID-19
During these challenging times, Synergy is implementing a range of actions to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Media release archive
2021
- 30 Nov - Innovative Project Symphony trial begins in WA
- 29 Nov - Technical solution to allow more residential rooftop solar
- 16 Nov - Working towards a net zero carbon future together
- 10 Nov - $13 million household energy efficiency pilot program launched
- 25 Oct - Green energy powering up WA schools
- 20 Oct - Contractor announced for WA’s biggest battery
- 3 Sep - Public housing solar trial saves tenants hundreds
- 24 Aug - Kalgoorlie-Boulder High School launches Schools Virtual Power Plant
- 16 Aug - WA accelerates towards longest EV fast charging network
- 15 Jul - Outreach awarded as Synergy program receives accolade from renewables industry
- 23 Jun - State Government announces South Fremantle Power Station to be sold for redevelopment
- 14 May - Synergy grants bolster Collie community
- 22 Mar - Grant program funding open to Collie community groups
- 8 Mar - Solar cars challenge ignites engineering spark in WA students
- 25 Feb - Community groups and charities to benefit from Synergy’s solar fund
- 9 Feb - Latest battery storage trial to benefit hundreds of WA homes
2020
- 16 December - Midday Saver trial helps customers harness renewable energy
- 7 December - Synergy solar boost for WAs social housing
- 27 November - Synergy plugs Kojonup in as electric vehicle link to Great Southern
- 20 November - Solar donations power WA not-for-profits
- 21 October - Nominate Your Neighbour and brighten Christmas for our community heroes
- 19 October - eV Challenge comes to Perths north
- 12 October - Synergy donates robots to Atwell Primary School
- 8 October - 2020 Annual Report
- 4 March - Collie Small Grants 2020
- 10 February - Australian-first battery storage trial comes to Perth
- 4 February - Bright sparks debut in Synergy's new grad program
- 3 February - Solar boost for WA charities enters third year
- 10 January - Muja volunteers inject new life into Collie
2019
- 17 December - Future of WA energy generation commences with young talent
- 2 December - Synergy announces new board appointment
- 25 November - Synergy celebrates diversity at 2019 Pride Parade
- 7 November - Solar powers a brighter future for WA charities
- 30 October - Electric Vehicle challenge attracts interstate talent
- 14 October - Nominate a Neighbour for a brighter Christmas