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Dongara Electrical Frequently Asked Questions
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A solar battery stores the extra power your solar panels produce during the day, so you can use it at night instead of buying power back from the grid. This helps slash your power bills, increase energy independence, and protect you from rising electricity prices.
For homes in Dongara, Port Denison, Greenough, and surrounding areas, batteries also act as seamless backup power during outages — keeping your fridge, lights, and electronics running safely.
Many homeowners undersize their batteries and end up still sending cheap energy back to the grid. At Dongara Electrical, we recommend sizing a little larger — up to 50 kWh — especially if you:
- Run large household appliances, pool pumps, electric water heaters or hotplates, Aircons or coolrooms, or EV chargers.
- Want to cover evening and overnight energy needs.
- Experience frequent blackouts or unstable grid voltage, such as in the midwest.
A larger battery offers longer runtime, higher resilience, and better value over the life of your system.
The easiest way is to check your last power bill.
If you see a large “export to grid” section, that’s electricity you’re giving away for almost nothing (usually 2 ¢ / kWh). A battery lets you store that energy instead — and potentially sell it later under a VPP for up to 90 ¢ / kWh.
If you value energy security, want to reduce dependence on Synergy, or need backup protection for your business or home, a battery is a smart investment.
Short answer: Yes — when properly designed and installed, a home solar + battery system can switch over instantly and seamlessly to battery power when the grid fails, keeping your essential appliances running (fridge, lights, computers, security, pumps, etc.).
In regional areas like Dongara and surrounds, where grid outages or voltage drops can occur, this reliability is particularly valuable.
🔧 What makes the difference: how it’s configured
To ensure true backup coverage, your system must:
- Use a hybrid inverter or battery inverter that supports islanding / seamless switchover mode
- Be wired so critical loads (fridge, lights, communications) are supported even when the grid is down
- Have sufficient usable battery capacity (e.g. 10 kWh, 20 kWh, or up to 50 kWh, depending on your usage)
- Be properly commissioned and tested for backup operation by your installer
When correctly set up, the transition from grid to battery occurs in milliseconds, and your home continues to function almost as normal.
🛡️ Battery Brands You Can Trust (CEC-Approved)
One of the keys to reliability is using a battery from a trusted, approved brand. In Australia, the Clean Energy Council (CEC) publishes an Approved Batteries list — only batteries on that list are eligible for many rebates, and they have demonstrated safety, performance, and compliance standards. cleanenergycouncil.org.au
Here are 15 well-known battery brands / manufacturers whose products appear on or are recognized via the CEC / Clean Energy Regulator approved batteries list:
- Tesla
- BYD
- Alpha ESS
- Pylontech
- GoodWe
- Sungrow
- Redback Technologies
- Senec
- LG / LG Chem
- Varta
- SolarEdge
- Delta (e.g. Delta-ESS)
- Enerdrive / BSL
- Growatt
- Dyness
You can view the full, up-to-date CEC approved solar batteries list here: CEC Approved Solar Batteries (maintained by the Clean Energy Regulator) cer.gov.au
Using a well-known, CEC-approved brand gives you better confidence in system longevity, warranty support, and compliance with networking / rebate rules.
📡 Virtual Power Plant (VPP) / DER / Synergy Supported Equipment
Backup capability is just one benefit. Many homeowners are now connecting their battery systems into Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) to earn additional value by supplying stored energy during peak demand times.
In WA, one of the key reference documents is the Synergy Supported Solutions List (SSL) — it lists battery and inverter products and systems that meet Synergy’s DER / VPP requirements. Synergy+1
For example, the SSL indicates which systems are “provisionally activation-ready” for Synergy’s VPP / DER programs. Synergy
Additionally, Western Power / Project Jupiter is building out the infrastructure and rules to enable many home battery systems across WA to participate in aggregated energy markets (i.e. VPPs). westernpower.com.au+1
So, when choosing a battery and inverter, not only ensure they are CEC-approved, but also check if they are on Synergy’s SSL or otherwise VPP-compatible — that way your system can act as your backup and potentially generate revenue.
✅ Summary & What to Ask Your Installer
- Yes — a correctly designed solar + battery system will protect your home during outages via seamless switching
- Use a CEC-approved battery brand (from the approved list) to ensure quality, safety, and rebate eligibility
- Check if your proposed battery/inverter is on Synergy’s Supported Solutions List / DER storage list so it can be VPP-enabled Synergy
- Ask your installer to show you backup test results, wiring of critical loads, and switchover timings
- Bigger batteries (20–50 kWh) help sustain loads for longer and provide better resilience
If you like, I can build you a checklist (for your installers or customers) with “must-have” brands, VPP compatibility flags, and outage backup testing steps. Do you want me to create that?
If you’re trying to understand your A1 Home Plan, EV Add-On, or other electricity tariffs from Synergy or Western Power, there are a few key places to check for accurate, up-to-date information.
1. Synergy – Official Electricity Tariffs and EV Add-On Plans
Start with Synergy’s official website — this is the most accurate and current source of electricity pricing for WA homes.
Here, you can find:
- The Home Plan (A1) tariff, which is a flat “anytime” rate for most households.
- The EV Add-On plan, designed for electric vehicle owners. It offers discounted off-peak power rates overnight for charging your EV or home battery.
- The latest price changes, which usually take effect every 1 July.
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⚙️ 2. Energy Policy WA – Official Electricity Pricing Information
The WA Government’s Energy Policy WA website explains how household tariffs are set and what regulations govern Synergy’s and Horizon Power’s prices.
You can read about electricity pricing policy, regional pricing differences, and energy reform projects.
👉 Visit: Household Electricity Pricing – Energy Policy WA
🔌 3. Western Power – Network Charges and Access Prices
Western Power doesn’t sell electricity directly, but it manages the grid. Its Network Access Price List shows how the infrastructure charges are calculated, which influence your retail tariff.
This is useful for anyone comparing grid-connected solar and battery options, or understanding the costs behind their bills.
👉 Visit: Western Power Network Access Prices
📊 4. Your Power Bill or Synergy “My Account” Portal
Your Synergy bill clearly shows what tariff you’re on (e.g. “Home Plan (A1)”), how much power you’re using, and what you’re exporting to the grid.
Log in to your Synergy My Account to:
- Check your tariff type.
- See your usage patterns by day and time.
- Track your solar exports and feed-in credits.
This helps you decide whether switching to an EV Add-On plan or adding battery storage would save you money.
⚡ 5. Independent Guides & Comparisons
Several independent energy websites break down tariffs in plain English and compare different plans. They also explain A1 vs Time-of-Use (TOU) pricing and help you work out what’s best if you have solar panels, batteries, or EV chargers installed.
👉 Try: WA Electricity Tariffs Guide – Energy Action
🧭 Quick Tips
- Check your bill — your tariff name and meter type are listed on page one.
- Smart meters are required for Time-of-Use and EV Add-On plans.
- Tariffs update annually, usually every July 1.
- Compare usage vs export — if you’re exporting a lot, a battery system or EV Add-On plan could give better value.
✅ Summary
If you live in Dongara or the Midwest region, understanding your tariff is key before adding solar, batteries, or an EV charger.
Start with Synergy’s official pages for your current plan, use My Account to review your usage, and check Energy Policy WA or Western Power for background pricing details.
We’re local electricians who understand the unique power challenges of Dongara and the Midwest region. Our systems are custom-designed for coastal and rural properties, using premium brands like for long-term reliability.
We also handle the entire process — design, installation, and setup — ensuring full AS/NZS 3000 and 5139 compliance, correct battery sizing, and connection to rebates or VPPs.
Savings depend on your system size and energy habits, but most homes see:
- 40–70 % reduction in power bills.
- Payback within 3–8 years.
- Extra income through VPP export credits or reduced peak tariffs.
And beyond the numbers, you gain reliability, independence, and peace of mind — no more worrying about spoiled food or failed electronics after a storm.
- Send us your latest power bill — we’ll analyse your usage and export data.
- We’ll design a custom solar-battery setup, optimised for your home and lifestyle.
- We apply all rebates and incentives for you, ensuring maximum savings.
You’ll have a system that’s efficient, reliable, and ready for the future of renewable energy in Western Australia. Email info@boostedsolutions.com.au or boostedbatteries@gmail.com for more infomation.
An electrical inspection ensures the property meets current Western Australian safety standards under the Electricity Regulations 1947.
Before you buy, sell, or lease, it’s vital to check that the switchboard, earthing system, smoke alarms, and RCDs (safety switches) are compliant and functioning correctly.
Dongara Electrical provides detailed inspection reports that identify hazards, non-compliances, and repair costs — giving you peace of mind and protecting you from liability.
Our compliance inspection covers:
- Smoke alarms: Checked for correct type, expiry date (must be under 10 years old), and hard-wired interconnection.
- RCDs / RCBOs: Tested to confirm at least two working RCDs protecting all final sub-circuits, with trip times under 300 ms.
- Earthing and bonding: Verified for continuity and correct resistance (AS/NZS 3000 clause 5.5).
- Switchboard: Inspected for circuit labelling, enclosure integrity, cable terminations, and safety compliance.
- Lighting, power points & appliances: Visual inspection of condition and correct installation.
- Solar & battery systems: Where fitted, verified for correct isolation and signage (AS/NZS 5033 & 5139).
You’ll receive a clear, itemised report — perfect for buyers, landlords, and agents
Under Building Regulations 2012 (WA), all homes sold or leased must have:
- Mains-powered smoke alarms (no battery-only types).
- Alarms installed in the correct positions (AS 3786).
- Units less than 10 years old and compliant with AS 3786:2014.
- Interconnected alarms if more than one is fitted.
Non-compliance can delay settlement or tenancy approval — we can install or replace smoke alarms to ensure legal compliance before handover.
Residual Current Devices (RCDs), often called safety switches, protect against electric shock by cutting power within milliseconds of a fault.
WA law requires at least two RCDs on every rental or sale property. They must cover all lighting and power circuits.
Dongara Electrical tests each RCD using calibrated meters to confirm trip times and provides a compliance certificate suitable for real estate settlement files.
Earthing ensures any fault current flows safely into the ground, reducing the risk of electric shock or fire.
We test earthing by measuring resistance between the main earth electrode, MEN link, and exposed metal parts of the installation.
A faulty or missing earth can make a switchboard or appliance dangerous — particularly in older coastal homes around Dongara, Port Denison, and Irwin, where corrosion is common.
Report Shocks to Western Power : 13 13 51.
- Landlords must ensure properties comply with smoke alarm and RCD laws before a new lease or renewal.
- Vendors (sellers) must provide an electrical safety declaration confirming at least two working RCDs and compliant smoke alarms.
- Real estate agents are responsible for verifying compliance before settlement or advertising.
Dongara Electrical issues certificates that meet DMIRS (Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety) requirements.
Yes. We work closely with local property managers, settlement agents, and real estate offices to deliver same-day inspection reports.
Each report includes photographs, test results, and repair recommendations, helping ensure smooth compliance and settlement.
Absolutely. If your property has a solar or battery system, we check:
- PV isolators and enclosures for weather damage.
- Labelling, conduit condition, and isolation compliance.
- Battery cabinet ventilation, clearances, and signage (AS/NZS 5139).
- Proper earthing of frames and mounting systems.
This helps prevent fire hazards and keeps your system compliant with Clean Energy Council (CEC) standards.
It’s recommended every 2 years for rentals and 5 years for owner-occupied homes, especially in coastal regions like Dongara where salt and moisture accelerate corrosion.
Commecial properties, Often require annual inspections.
- Fully licensed WA electrical contractor (EC15459)
- Local, reliable, and independent
- Detailed compliance reports for agents and owners
- Fast turnaround and rectification service
- Familiar with Shire of Irwin, DMIRS, and REIWA requirements
We help you stay safe, compliant, and settlement-ready.
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In Dongara & Surrounds, Including Bonniefield, Springfield, and out towards Yuna, We Use our Trading Name " Dongara Electrical" to help our customers understand our core business.
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