VPP Australia – 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. |
Here is a useful hint that could be beneficial. An exceptional choice, in our opinion, is utilizing any VPP that integrates Evergen. Evergen is compatible with a wide range of batteries, including top-tier brands that may not be widely known within Australia yet, and partners with a growing network of VPP suppliers.
So what is different about Amber?
Amber Electric: Offers a VPP program that provides real-time wholesale electricity pricing, allowing customers to optimize energy usage and storage, this means you can get paid when prices are high for your battery power, and curtail your Solar when prices are negative. Its a new technology and it isnt for everyone, but if you have lots of Solar and lots of batteries, it MAY be suitable for you, and you might even make a tidy profit.
What is so Special about DEYE?
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 and how do I get it installed?
A. It means if you install a Deye inverter from the list provided such as the single phase SUN-10K-SG02LP1-AU
- Very high quality and durable (10 Year Warranty)
- Low Voltage Battery 51.2v (Safe and easier to purchase at lower prices)
- Highly effiecient High Voltage Solar MPPTs
- Blackout protection
- CEC Certified
- Supports VPP
- Supports a large number of non proprietary batteries (it means much more competitively priced)
- Easy to install and configure
- Remote monitoring with portal and Smartphone App
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.