Market Data & Consumer Protection Analysis
Beyond calculator tools, this platform provides objective market intelligence derived from public government sources to help consumers identify risks in the battery market.
Data Sources (All Public Records)
- -Clean Energy Council (CEC): Official registry of approved products including approval and expiry dates
- -ACCC Product Safety: Recalls, safety notices, and consumer protection enforcement
- -ASIC Business Registry: ABN verification, insolvency notices, director information
- -Court Records: Class actions, bankruptcy proceedings, commercial disputes
- -Synergy SSL: WA rebate qualification and VPP eligibility
Manufacturer Risk Scoring
Risk scores are calculated using five objective factors:
What We Do NOT Do
- - Provide subjective opinions, product ratings, or endorsements
- - Make quality assessments or performance predictions
- - Use proprietary or non-public data sources
- - Accept payments or sponsorships from manufacturers
Calculator Assumptions
| DEBS Export Rates | 10c/kWh (3-9pm), 2c/kWh other times, max 50 kWh/day |
| A1 Retail Tariff | ~32.37 c/kWh (Synergy, effective 1 Jul 2025) |
| Federal STCs | 9.3 STCs/kWh at ~$39 each, decreasing annually until 2030 |
| WA Rebate | $130/kWh via Synergy, max $1,300 |
| VPP Credits | Conservative estimates based on 20-30 events/year |
| Efficiency | Battery-specific round-trip (typically 89-95%) |
Results are illustrative and depend on your actual usage patterns, solar generation, and future tariff changes. We do not guarantee payback periods or savings amounts.
Installer Matching Criteria
Disclosures
Referral Disclosure
We may receive a referral fee if you choose a recommended installer. This does not affect your price - installers pay us, not you. Our matching prioritizes technical fit over commission rates.
Product Eligibility
All batteries shown must be on the CEC Approved Batteries list for federal rebate eligibility. For Synergy Battery Rewards, products must also appear on Synergy's Supported Solutions List.
Data Sources
Data reviewed quarterly and updated annually (late June) to align with WA tariff changes. Last verified: 16 October 2025.