Trialling new energy solutions and innovations in WA

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.

Community PowerBank battery storage system in Meadow Springs, Mandurah. Project by Western Power and Synergy.

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 and renewable energy sources.

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.

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.

aerial view of houses with rooftop solar

Project Symphony - Perth’s largest Virtual Power Plant

We’ve partnered with Synergy and AEMO to create Perth’s largest Virtual Power Plant, in the Southern River area where about half of all homes have rooftop solar systems.