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Cycle life
Cycle life has nothing to do with cyclists wearing lycra and drinking lattes at your local café (although keep up the great work if you are one!). Cycle life is the number of charge/discharge cycles a battery can achieve prior to reaching end of its design life which is usually when its capacity is significantly reduced. Cycle life has nothing to do with cyclists wearing lycra and drinking lattes at your local café (although keep up the great work if you are one!). Cycle life is the number of charge/discharge cycles a battery can achieve prior to reaching end of its design life which is usually when its capacity is significantly reduced.
What happens if I want to cancel my solar application?
We understand that there are times that our customers want to cancel a solar application, whether it be because you've changed your mind about installing solar or you've proceeded with a different installer. We understand that there are times that our customers want to cancel a solar application, whether it be because you've changed your mind about installing solar or you've proceeded with a different installer.
Why do I need to notify you when I upgrade my system?
If you want to upgrade the size of your existing system you’ll need to complete the Distributed Energy Systems application form. If you want to change the capacity of your inverter, you’ll also need approval from Western Power before making any changes. For REBS customers, if you upgrade your system you may no longer be eligible for REBS and will need to apply for DEBS. If you want to upgrade the size of your existing system you’ll need to complete the Distributed Energy Systems application form. If you want to change the capacity of your inverter, you’ll also need approval from Western Power before making any changes. For REBS customers, if you upgrade your system you may no longer be eligible for REBS and will need to apply for DEBS.
Is Synergy an accredited GreenPower supplier?
Yes. Synergy's Albany wind farm, a Bright Energy Investments joint venture and part of the Albany Grasmere Wind Farm, is an accredited energy supplier for the GreenPower program and is cutting Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 65,000 tonnes per annum. That's equal to taking nearly 15,000 cars from our roads for one year. Yes. Synergy's Albany wind farm, a Bright Energy Investments joint venture and part of the Albany Grasmere Wind Farm, is an accredited energy supplier for the GreenPower program and is cutting Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 65,000 tonnes per annum. That's equal to taking nearly 15,000 cars from our roads for one year.
What is a payment arrangement?
If you’re experiencing payment difficulties and finding it hard to pay your Synergy bill, we may be able to help you with an interest-free and fee-free instalment plan to help avoid disconnection. We will ensure any plan is fair and reasonable, by taking into account information about your capacity to pay and any debt owed to Synergy. This is known as a payment arrangement. With a payment arrangement in place, you could pay your Synergy bill and outstanding amounts off in smaller amounts over time, rather than all at once. It’s easy to apply for a payment arrangement online – you’ll just need a copy of your bill to get started. We’ll let you know if your payment arrangement application is successful at the end of the process and the details of the amounts and due dates for instalments. If you’re experiencing payment difficulties and finding it hard to pay your Synergy bill, we may be able to help you with an interest-free and fee-free instalment plan to help avoid disconnection. We will ensure any plan is fair and reasonable, by taking into account information about your capacity to pay and any debt owed to Synergy. This is known as a payment arrangement. With a payment arrangement in place, you could pay your Synergy bill and outstanding amounts off in smaller amounts over time, rather than all at once. It’s easy to apply for a payment arrangement online – you’ll just need a copy of your bill to get started. We’ll let you know if your payment arrangement application is successful at the end of the process and the details of the amounts and due dates for instalments.
What is an export limit and how does it work?
An export limit refers to the maximum amount of solar energy generated by a rooftop solar PV system, in excess to personal consumption, that is permitted to be exported to, or feed back into, the electricity grid. The purpose of export limiting is to help ensure that the grid remains stable and safe. For the solar PV system to be export limited, at installation a sensor is attached to the inverter that determines the amount of current being sent to the grid (an export limiter). The inverter converts solar energy into electricity. This solar generated electricity offsets consumption at the property first at the time of generation and then anything in excess is exported to the grid. The export limiter controls the amount that can be exported to the grid. The offset of solar generated electricity against your personal consumption will help to reduce your electricity costs as you are not drawing electricity directly from the grid. Export limits are set in accordance with Western Power’s Basic Embedded Generator Connection Technical Requirements. How to apply: An application to install or connect a solar PV system that cannot meet ESM requirements and is required to be subject to an export limit cannot be completed online. To apply, please complete the Distributed Energy Systems Application for renewable energy system with an inverter capacity of up to 30kW form. An export limit refers to the maximum amount of solar energy generated by a rooftop solar PV system, in excess to personal consumption, that is permitted to be exported to, or feed back into, the electricity grid. The purpose of export limiting is to help ensure that the grid remains stable and safe. For the solar PV system to be export limited, at installation a sensor is attached to the inverter that determines the amount of current being sent to the grid (an export limiter). The inverter converts solar energy into electricity. This solar generated electricity offsets consumption at the property first at the time of generation and then anything in excess is exported to the grid. The export limiter controls the amount that can be exported to the grid. The offset of solar generated electricity against your personal consumption will help to reduce your electricity costs as you are not drawing electricity directly from the grid. Export limits are set in accordance with Western Power’s Basic Embedded Generator Connection Technical Requirements. How to apply: An application to install or connect a solar PV system that cannot meet ESM requirements and is required to be subject to an export limit cannot be completed online. To apply, please complete the Distributed Energy Systems Application for renewable energy system with an inverter capacity of up to 30kW form.
Would rooftop solar reduce my bill?
You could save on your electricity costs if you have solar panels installed. How much you could save depends on your energy consumption. Unless you have a battery or storage device, the solar power you generate (which occurs during the day) also needs to be used during the day. So, if you’re using heavy appliances at night, your solar panels won’t help to power these, and you won’t be maximising your solar investment. There are plenty of small changes you can make to better manage your energy usage. These changes could help you get more out of your solar panels. For example: Do your laundry during the day when your solar panels are receiving maximum sunlight, especially between 10am and 2pm. Keep energy usage to a minimum at night if possible. Use a slow-cooker to cook dinner during the day. Charge your phone, laptops and other devices during the day. To find out how you can get the most out of your rooftop solar, see more tips here. You could save on your electricity costs if you have solar panels installed. How much you could save depends on your energy consumption. Unless you have a battery or storage device, the solar power you generate (which occurs during the day) also needs to be used during the day. So, if you’re using heavy appliances at night, your solar panels won’t help to power these, and you won’t be maximising your solar investment. There are plenty of small changes you can make to better manage your energy usage. These changes could help you get more out of your solar panels. For example: Do your laundry during the day when your solar panels are receiving maximum sunlight, especially between 10am and 2pm. Keep energy usage to a minimum at night if possible. Use a slow-cooker to cook dinner during the day. Charge your phone, laptops and other devices during the day. To find out how you can get the most out of your rooftop solar, see more tips here.
What are Synergy Rights?
Synergy Rights refer to the permissions you give Synergy to remotely manage and operate your battery system as part of your participation in the Battery Rewards program (and by extension Synergy’s Virtual Power Plant program). By agreeing to the terms, you consent to Synergy doing the following at its discretion: Registering your system on Synergy’s servers. Connecting to your system remotely on an ongoing basis. Remotely operating your system, which may include: o Charging or discharging your battery, o Holding stored energy, and o Running test events, activation standby windows, and activation events. Adjusting your system settings. Monitoring your system’s performance. Receiving and using system data such as settings, capabilities, and status updates. Using advanced software and internet connectivity to support these functions. If you are a DEBS Customer, you also agree that Synergy may use your system for Emergency Solar Management (ESM) in line with the DEBS Terms and ESM Requirements. Certain Synergy Rights continue even after your agreement ends, specifically those related to system monitoring and ESM participation. Synergy Rights refer to the permissions you give Synergy to remotely manage and operate your battery system as part of your participation in the Battery Rewards program (and by extension Synergy’s Virtual Power Plant program). By agreeing to the terms, you consent to Synergy doing the following at its discretion: Registering your system on Synergy’s servers. Connecting to your system remotely on an ongoing basis. Remotely operating your system, which may include: o Charging or discharging your battery, o Holding stored energy, and o Running test events, activation standby windows, and activation events. Adjusting your system settings. Monitoring your system’s performance. Receiving and using system data such as settings, capabilities, and status updates. Using advanced software and internet connectivity to support these functions. If you are a DEBS Customer, you also agree that Synergy may use your system for Emergency Solar Management (ESM) in line with the DEBS Terms and ESM Requirements. Certain Synergy Rights continue even after your agreement ends, specifically those related to system monitoring and ESM participation.
When and for how long would a Battery Rewards activation event occur?
Battery Rewards activation events can occur no more than 30 times per year. Battery Rewards activation events are most likely to occur during peak demand periods. It’s likely that an activation event would occur between 3pm to 9pm in summer and winter. This is when extreme temperatures create a higher demand for electricity. Most events will run for two to three hours but could also run for up to four hours. Battery Rewards activation events can occur no more than 30 times per year. Battery Rewards activation events are most likely to occur during peak demand periods. It’s likely that an activation event would occur between 3pm to 9pm in summer and winter. This is when extreme temperatures create a higher demand for electricity. Most events will run for two to three hours but could also run for up to four hours.
How does Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme (REBS) affect my bill?
In a really good way! When the sun is shining bright, you'll harness the energy from the sun to power your home so you don't have to pay for any electricity during this time. Whenever your panels aren't producing enough energy to power your home, we'll supply the electricity to your home instead. So you'll only pay for the electricity we supply you. Plus, you'll also be doing your bit for the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. Any money earned for exporting energy back to the grid, will be displayed as a credit on your next bill. Once your credit reaches $75 or more... we'll deliver the money you've earned straight to your nominated bank account if you've registered for Automated REBS Payments. In a really good way! When the sun is shining bright, you'll harness the energy from the sun to power your home so you don't have to pay for any electricity during this time. Whenever your panels aren't producing enough energy to power your home, we'll supply the electricity to your home instead. So you'll only pay for the electricity we supply you. Plus, you'll also be doing your bit for the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. Any money earned for exporting energy back to the grid, will be displayed as a credit on your next bill. Once your credit reaches $75 or more... we'll deliver the money you've earned straight to your nominated bank account if you've registered for Automated REBS Payments.