Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Offers in Australia

VPP Program Name

Key Information

AGL Bring Your Own Battery

AGL’s Virtual Power Plant shares the power of your current solar batteries and receives up to $280 in bill credits during the first 12 months.

Additionally, you can qualify for $250–400 in incentives under the NSW PDRS Scheme for connecting your home to our Virtual Power Plant (VPP).

 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.

Charge Force VPP by Powershop

Powershop offers a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in Australia called “Charge Force”, which allows eligible customers with solar and battery systems to participate by managing their energy usage to support the grid and potentially earn bill credits; this program is accessible in various states across Australia where Powershop operates. ‘Power credits’ are given to participants in addition to the solar feed-in tariff for battery discharge from VPP. Depending on the wholesale price, “power credits” are computed at a maximum rate of $6.95/kWh and a minimum fixed rate of 27.7c/kWh (SAPN only).

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. 

ENGIE New Battery VPP (Simply Energy New Battery VPP Offer)

After undergoing a transformation, Simply Energy is now ENGIE. By joining the ENGIE New Battery VPP, customers can earn a $500 sign-up credit plus approximately $20 monthly VPP credits, and they will receive a competitive Feed-in tariff (FiT).

ENGIE VPP BYO energy plan (Simply Energy BYO Battery VPP Offer)

If you already have a solar battery at home, you can join the ENGIE 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 $300 sign-up credit, monthly VPP credits of approximately $20, and a competitive solar feed-in tariff.  

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. 

GloBird ZEROHERO

GloBird ZEROHERO is a VPP program offered by GloBird Energy, where you can earn credits by utilising your home battery during peak demand times. The Virtual Power Plant Terms and Conditions, the eligibility criteria, and all others must be met and maintained to receive VPP credits. Some of the key points about GloBird ZEROHERO:

• The ZEROHERO Threshold is 0.03 kWh/Hour.
• The metre at the premises must be able to record imports and exports every five minutes to qualify for these VPP Credits.
• Your capacity to obtain more VPP Credits may be restricted if you fulfil the conditions for one of the credits, as may the patterns of electricity use at the premises.

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. It has zero upfront costs and 10 years of full service. Retrofit options are available for existing solar panels.

Nectr Evolve

Nectr’s VPP network manages the connected systems to optimise efficiency and reduce energy costs. Nectr offers several VPP plans to suit different energy needs, including:

• Nectr BEEyond: A set-and-forget plan that optimises your battery to use stored energy efficiently in exchange for rates as low as 3c per kWh for up to 1,000kWh grid-supplied electricity.
• BEE Super FiT: A plan that offers high FiT rates for exporting battery power of 50c/kWh during peak times. Plus, get a $100 sign-up credit.
• Nectr Plan BEE: A pay-as-you-go plan with partial optimisation for those new to VPPs. This offers a $20 monthly VPP bill and a $100 sign-up credit.

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 an AlphaESS battery compatible with the ShineHub VPP software and a home internet connection. There are 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. 

SolarHub VPP (NSW Smart Distributed Batteries Project)

Through a customised energy plan called the Solar Partner Plus Plan, SolarHub chose ActewAGL as their VPP operator for this offer.

Signing up for the VPP through the ActewAGL Solar Partner Plus Plan can help you take advantage of a fantastic deal that waives daily electricity supply prices and ensures a 17c FIT for the first 10kWh exported daily for a period of 12 months.

Thanks to ActewAGL’s VPP, which interacts with it very little, your battery will never be discharged below 20%. The maximum amount the VPP can affect your electricity bill over 12 months is $50. Joining the VPP is a wise financial decision, especially considering the $4,950 discount and the advantages of the Solar Partner Plus Plan.

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).

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.

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. 

WATTBANK VPP by Diamond Energy

WATTBANK VPP is offered by Diamond Energy, an Australian renewable energy company, allowing customers to participate in a network of solar and battery systems to manage and share renewable energy on the grid.