Projects and trials

The way we use power is changing. Find out about the new projects, trials and technologies that are connecting everyone in the community to an exciting energy future.

PowerBank community battery storage

Western Power & Synergy have recently partnered on a trial to integrate bulk battery storage for excess solar storage into the existing grid.

Perenjori network battery

Improving the reliability of power in the town of Perenjori.

Kalbarri microgrid

Improving power to Kalbarri by tapping into local sources.

Stand-alone power systems - Round 1

We're deploying stand-alone power system units to another 52 sites in the Mid West, Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions of Western Australia to improve power reliability and reduce electricity network costs.

Peer-to-peer energy sharing

Discover an innovative Western Australian trial where customers can take control of their energy usage with peer to peer energy sharing.

Smart streetlights trial

New technology that will provide communities with an enhanced streetlighting product that can automatically report its own faults for quicker repairs.

Stand-alone power systems - Trial

The first stand-alone power system trial in the Great Southern.

Flexibility Services Pilot

Partnering with local businesses to build a smarter and better utilised electricity network.

Works in Perth metro

A number of projects are underway across the Perth metro area to help turn the lights on for new residents and future proof the network for years to come.