Australian VPP Providers
In Australia, numerous energy companies offer Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs, enabling households and businesses to integrate their solar and battery systems into a larger network. This integration enhances grid stability and provides potential financial benefits. Here is a comprehensive list of VPP providers: Australian VPP Providers
Find a Virtual Power Plant Program
Select your state or type a battery/inverter brand to see which VPPs are available.
| VPP Program | Regions | Supported Batteries/Inverters | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber – SmartShift | NSW, SA, VIC, ACT, SE QLD | AlphaESS, Goodwe, Growatt, Eveready, Redback, Sungrow, Tesla Powerwall, SolarEdge, SolaX, LG, Sigenergy, Ambrion, Deye, Empower, Energiser, ESY, GivEnergy, RedX, SAJ, Solis, SunPower… | Wholesale pricing for exports; user‑defined reserve; minimum battery 9 kWh. |
| AGL – BYO Battery | NSW, VIC, QLD, SA | Tesla Powerwall, SolarEdge Energy Bank, LG Home Battery (with SolarEdge), Sungrow HV battery. | Requires AGL plan; ~20 % reserve; sign‑up bonus plus credits. |
| EnergyAustralia – BatteryEase | NSW, VIC, SA | AlphaESS, Ambrion, Eveready, Hive, GivEnergy, Goodwe, Growatt, LG, Redback, Sigenergy, SolarEdge, Sungrow, SunPower, Tesla Powerwall… | BatteryEase plan required; typical reserve 20 %; bill credits. |
| ENGIE – VPP Advantage | NSW, VIC, SA, SE QLD | AlphaESS, Empower, Sigenergy, Sungrow, Tesla Powerwall (via Evergen). | Sign‑up credits; pays for discharge events. |
| GloBird – Zero Hero VPP | VIC, SE QLD | SolaX Triple Power, Sigenergy, Redback, Sungrow (via Evergen), Tesla Powerwall. | “Power credits” for discharge events; standard GloBird rates. |
| Nectr – Evolve BEE VPP | NSW, VIC, SE QLD | AlphaESS, Goodwe, Growatt, Sigenergy, Sungrow, Tesla Powerwall, Qcells (Nectr Qells). | Nectr electricity plan required; provides bill credits. |
| Origin – Loop VPP | VIC, SE QLD | Tesla Powerwall, AlphaESS, Eveready, Goodwe, SolaX, LG Chem, Sungrow. | $200 sign‑up credit and $1 per kWh for events; reserve required. |
| Powershop – Charge Force | SA, VIC, NSW, SE QLD | Tesla Powerwall, LG, SolarEdge and other Reposit/Evergen‑compatible systems. | Earn “grid credits”; battery purchase subsidy may apply. |
| Diamond Energy – WATTBANK | SE QLD, VIC | AlphaESS, Goodwe, Growatt, LG, Sungrow. | Earn WATTBANK credits when your battery discharges. |
| Tesla – Energy Plan / SA VPP | SA, NSW, VIC, SE QLD | Tesla Powerwall only. | High feed‑in tariff through Energy Locals; ~20 % reserve. |
| ShineHub – Community VPP | NSW, SA, SE QLD | Hinen/Sigenergy batteries and selected Sungrow or Goodwe inverters. | Five‑year contract; discounted hardware; fixed export rate. |
| SolarHub VPP | ACT | LG Chem RESU, Tesla Powerwall, SolarEdge and SolaX systems. | Upfront rebates and bill credits; 10 % reserve; no retailer lock‑in. |
| Reposit – “No Bill” | NSW, SE QLD, SA, ACT | SolaX Triple Power batteries and Redback inverters (Reposit compatible). | Seven‑year contract; customers pay upfront for the system but have no energy bills. |
| Plico Energy | WA | AlphaESS and Redback batteries. | Leased system; monthly fee covers maintenance and VPP participation. |
There is a standout in our opinion and that is Amber Electric.
Amber Electric: Offers a VPP program that provides real-time wholesale electricity pricing, allowing customers to optimize energy usage and storage.
We believe DEYE inverters have one of the best offerings for quality, and value for money.
Amber partners with Evergen, who lists compatible inverters Evergen – DEYE
Q. What does this mean?
A. It means if you install a Deye inverter from the list provided such as the single phase SUN-10K-SG01LP1-AU or SUN-10K-SG02LP1-AU (Low Voltage Battery) This inverter ticks all the right boxes for a large number of Aussie households.
You can connect any compatible CEC Approved Battery and join Amber or any other VPP that supports the DEYE inverter.
Whats the Catch?
At this time, only some of Australia’s energy networks and retailers support VPP.
The list is available here
The following list is not verified, this list was created in a effort to identify what options are available, it is not tailored to Home and business providers, but its a starting point for you to DYOR, (do your own research)
- AGL Energy: Offers the “Bring Your Own Battery” program, allowing customers with compatible batteries to join their VPP and receive bill credits. Solar Quotes
- Origin Energy: Provides the “Loop VPP” program, connecting home solar batteries to optimize energy use and support the grid. Origin Energy
- Engie – Supports the Tesla Powerwall 2
https://engie.com.au/residential/energy-efficiency/engie-vpp/existing-battery - EnergyAustralia: Operates the “PowerResponse” VPP, enabling customers with compatible solar and battery systems to participate and earn incentives. Energy Australia
- ShineHub: Offers a community-based VPP, providing participants with high feed-in tariffs for energy exported from their batteries. Australian Energy Market Commission
- Reposit Power: Provides VPP solutions that allow customers to earn “grid credits” by exporting stored energy during peak demand periods. Australian Energy Market Commission
- Tesla: Operates a VPP in South Australia, integrating Tesla Powerwall batteries to support the grid and offer participants reduced electricity rates. Solar Quotes
- Sonnen: Provides the “sonnenCommunity” VPP, which is powered by Amber Electric
- Evergen: Offers VPP solutions that optimize the performance of solar and battery systems, providing participants with energy savings and grid support capabilities. Australian Energy Market Commission
Updated list December 2024
National VPP Programs
- AGL “Bring Your Own Battery”: AGL Virtual Power Plant
- Charge Force VPP by Powershop: Powershop Charge Force
- Discover Energy VPP: Discover Energy VPP
- EnergyAustralia “PowerResponse”: EnergyAustralia PowerResponse
- ENGIE New Battery VPP: ENGIE VPP
- ENGIE BYO Battery VPP: ENGIE BYO Battery
- Globird ZEROHERO: Globird ZEROHERO
Origin Loop Virtual Power Plant (within 50km of City CBDs): Origin Loop - Reposit “No Bill”: Reposit No Bill
- ShineHub: ShineHub VPP
- sonnenConnect: sonnenConnect
- sonnenFlat VPP: sonnenFlat
- Tesla Energy Plan/Energy Locals: Tesla Energy Plan
- WATTBANK VPP by Diamond Energy: WATTBANK VPP
State-Specific VPP Programs
Victoria (VIC):
- Nectr Evolve VPP: Nectr Evolve
- Solar Victoria Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Pilot Program: Solar Victoria VPP
Queensland (QLD):
- Origin LOOP – Energex and Ergon networks (not sure when) see here
- Charge Force VPP by Powershop (VIC, NSW, South East QLD and SA.): Powershop Charge Force
- Discover Energy VPP (SE QLD only): Discover Energy VPP
- Globird ZEROHERO (Energex region only): Globird ZEROHERO
- Tesla Energy Plan/Energy Locals (SE QLD only): Tesla Energy Plan
- WATTBANK VPP by Diamond Energy (Energex region only): WATTBANK VPP
Western Australia (WA):
- Plico Energy VPP: Plico Energy
Australian Capital Territory (ACT):
- SolarHub VPP: SolarHub VPP
Tasmania (TAS):
PowerClub Powerbank: PowerClub
Members Energy: Members Energy
Each provider has specific eligibility criteria, compatible equipment requirements, and incentive structures. It’s advisable to consult directly with these companies or visit their websites to determine the best fit for your energy needs and to understand the benefits of participating in their VPP programs.