Solar Batteries in Joondanna
Battery sizing, rebates, and payback calculations for Joondanna (6060) on Synergy A1 tariff
Recommended Battery Sizes for Joondanna
Small Household (10-15 kWh/day)
Typical 2-bedroom home, couple or small family, minimal evening usage
Options: Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh), BYD Battery-Box HVS 10.2, Sungrow SBR096 (9.6 kWh)
Payback: 7-9 years with DEBS optimization and VPP credits
Medium Household (20-25 kWh/day)
Typical 3-4 bedroom home, family with standard appliances, some evening usage
Options: Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh), BYD Battery-Box HVS 12.8, Alpha ESS SMILE-B3 (16.6 kWh)
Payback: 6-8 years with good self-consumption habits
Large Household (30+ kWh/day)
Large family, pool, ducted AC, EV charging, or all-electric home
Options: BYD Battery-Box HVS 20.5, Sungrow SBR256 (25.6 kWh), Alpha ESS SMILE-B3 (24.9 kWh)
Payback: 5-7 years with high evening usage and DEBS exports
Joondanna Battery Considerations
Network & Retailer
Joondanna (6060) is on the Western Power SWIS network with Synergy as the default retailer. All battery installations require Western Power approval, typically taking 5-10 business days.
Synergy A1 Tariff Optimization
Most Joondanna homes are on Synergy's A1 tariff with ~32.37c/kWh import rates. A battery helps you:
- Avoid expensive evening imports by using stored solar
- Export during DEBS peak windows (3-9pm) at 10c/kWh
- Maximize self-consumption instead of exporting at 2c/kWh off-peak
VPP & Rebate Eligibility
To access the WA battery rebate/loan, Joondanna residents must join Synergy Battery Rewards VPP. This allows Synergy to discharge your battery during grid events (up to 30 times/year), earning you $200-400 annually in credits.
Installation Considerations
Joondanna homes typically have:
- Single-phase connections (most residential streets)
- Established neighborhoods with good solar access
- Good solar exposure (Perth averages 8+ hours daily)
- Standard Western Power metering infrastructure
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