Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Offers in Australia

VPP Program Name

Key Information

AGL Bring Your Own Battery

By joining AGL’s VPP, customers can get a $100 bill credit sign-on bonus, a $70 bill credit per quarter, and access to AGL’s Solar Savers plan that pays 20c/kWh for any excess solar energy exported to the grid. To be eligible, customers need to have a compatible battery, such as Tesla, LG, or SolarEdge, and a smart meter. AGL’s VPP is available in NSW, QLD, SA, and VIC.

Ausgrid “Power2U”

The Power2U Program-Battery Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Trial which closed in June 2022, offered financial incentives for customers to join the VPP and share their excess solar energy with the grid when needed. The trial aimed to demonstrate the benefits of VPPs for both customers and the grid, such as lower energy bills, increased grid flexibility, and reduced carbon emissions.

Discover Energy VPP Premium Plan

Discover Energy’s VPP program uses cloud-based software to monitor and control the customers’ inverters and batteries and provides a mobile app to track the trades and income statements.

Energy Australia “PowerResponse”

By participating in a VPP program, customers can earn rewards for sharing their excess energy or adjusting their consumption during peak periods. EnergyAustralia is one of Australia’s leading providers of VPP programs, offering attractive rates and incentives to its customers who own compatible solar and battery systems. 

Members Energy VPP (Solar + Battery Members Plan)

Members Energy stopped supplying electricity on October 4, 2023. They’ve worked closely with their reliable partner Energy Locals, who already manage the energy in the background, to provide an even better energy bargain and a smooth transition while ensuring your energy stays in safe hands.

Plico Energy VPP

Plico Energy offers a subscription-based solar power system for Western Australian homes and businesses. This system combines solar panels, batteries, and smart software to generate, store, and manage clean energy at an affordable weekly fee. With zero upfront costs and 10 years of full service. Retrofit options are available for existing solar panels.

PowerClub Powerbank

On July 12, 2022, Power Club Limited (Power Club) was suspended from the wholesale energy market for failing to settle its accounts with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), and it can no longer supply its consumers.

Nectr VPP

Eligible customers with Nectr Home Battery AddOn plans can connect their battery systems to the VPP network, offering access to electricity optimisation and grid stabilisation. In exchange for VPP access (up to 52 days/year), you receive a $10 monthly bill credit and contribute to a greener grid. Nectr manages your battery, optimising energy use and potentially discharging during peak demand for additional rewards.

Reposit “No bill”

Reposit Power provides smart controllers for solar and battery systems, and launched a No Bill™ plan that guarantees zero electricity bills for seven years. Customers who sign up for the plan will receive a Reposit Smart Controller, solar panels and batteries, which will be installed and monitored by Reposit. In exchange, Reposit will pay the customers’ electricity bills, including all fees, charges and taxes, as long as they stay within the terms and conditions of the plan. The No Bill™ plan is available for eligible households with approved batteries and inverters and requires customers to share their excess power with Reposit’s power-sharing community.

ShineHub VPP

To join the ShineHub VPP, one needs to have an AlphaESS battery, which is compatible with the ShineHub VPP software, and a home internet connection. No lock-in contracts or fees; homeowners can choose any energy retailer. The ShineHub VPP pays $0.55 per kWh for the excess battery power sent to the grid and the normal solar feed-in tariff from the energy retailer. 

Simply Energy New Battery VPP Offer

Customers who install a battery through one of Simply Energy’s preferred installers can choose from two approved battery models: Eguana Evolve and Tesla Powerwall 2. By joining the VPP, customers can receive a $500 sign-up credit, plus approximately $20 monthly VPP credits for up to 10 years. To be eligible for the VPP, customers need to have an existing or new solar system, a compatible smart meter, a reliable internet connection, and a Simply Energy VPP energy plan.

Simply Energy BYO Battery VPP Offer

If you already have a solar battery at home, you can join the Simply Energy Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and enjoy the benefits of a smart energy plan. The VPP is a network of connected home solar and battery systems supporting the electricity grid. By joining the VPP, you can receive a $500 sign-up credit, monthly VPP credits of approximately $20, and a competitive solar feed-in tariff. To be eligible, you need to have an approved battery model, such as Tesla Powerwall 2 or Eguana Evolve, and meet the technical and contractual requirements. 

Solar Connect VPP

Alice Springs Future Grid is a project that aims to achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030 in the Northern Territory. To join the VPP, participants need to be Jacana Energy customers, own an eligible solar and/or battery system, and have a continuous internet connection. The approved batteries for the VPP are Tesla Powerwall 2, LG Chem RESU 10H, and Alpha ESS SMILE 5. The key contract details for the VPP include a minimum term of 12 months, a termination fee of $250, and consent to share data with the project partners.

SolarHub VPP (NSW Smart Distributed Batteries Project)

By participating in the VPP through the ActewAGL Solar Partner Plus plan, customers can enjoy a higher feed-in tariff, a lower supply charge, and a discount on gas supply and usage charges for 24 months. To be eligible for the VPP, customers need to purchase a new Tesla Powerwall battery installation from SolarHub and agree to let the VPP operator access their excess stored energy during peak demand periods. SolarHub also offers a point-of-sale discount to approximately 650 customers in NSW as part of the Smart Distributed Batteries Project, funded by the NSW Government. 

sonnenFlat VPP

To be eligible, customers need a sonnenBatterie with a minimum usable capacity of 4kWh and a solar power system meeting the minimum annual generation requirement. Depending on the size of the solar installation and the battery, customers can choose from different plans that include an annual household usage allowance and an annual export threshold. Customers who exceed their usage allowance will pay an excess usage rate, while customers who export more than their threshold will receive a solar feed-in rate. sonnenFlat covers network supply charges and has no lock-in contracts or contract terms.  Read more about sonnenFlat Electricity Power Packages.

sonnenConnect

By installing solar panels and a sonnenBatterie with a capacity of 4kWh or more, customers can stay with their energy retailer, receive a feed-in tariff, and get a daily reward from sonnen when they help to stabilise the electricity grid. Eligible customers will also receive a $100 sign-up bonus (not available in NT or WA).

You can join the sonnenCommunity and contribute to a clean energy future, without any exit fees or lock-in contracts. To apply for sonnenConnect, you need to have a smart meter and your sonnenBatterie must be connected to the National Electricity Market (ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS or VIC).

Tesla Energy Plan/Energy Locals

By signing up to the Tesla Energy Plan, you can enjoy competitive energy rates, Grid Support Credits, Powerwall Credits, and an extended warranty on your Powerwall. To be eligible, you need to have or purchase a Powerwall, a smart meter, an internet connection, and a solar power system under 15 kW per Powerwall. Tesla’s technology optimises the use of your Powerwall based on your energy needs, market conditions, weather and anticipated grid events.