A VPP is a network of solar batteries that can work together when the grid needs extra energy, just like a power plant. By drawing a limited amount of energy from each battery, the VPP creates a large pool of energy that can be shared.
As usual, any excess energy your solar panels generate is stored in your solar battery.
When many people need power, your battery could be instructed to discharge some of its stored solar energy to help support the grid during this peak period.
Stay on the VPP to get bill credits every quarter, and extra credits if we access your battery.
See how each VPP event helps you save on your energy bills. The AGL app lets you track your VPP events, credits and total estimated bill savings all in one place.
To join our VPP, you'll need:
To join our VPP you will need a battery and compatible inverter.
| Brand | Battery | Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA |
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Not applicable |
| LG |
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| SOLAREDGE |
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Speak to one of our experts about whether your battery is eligible for our VPP.
Each manufacturer warranty deals with VPP participation differently, so please read your solar battery warranty for guidance.
A VPP event is any time we either take electricity from your battery, or top your battery up. Each event is less than 10 hours.
Let’s say it’s a hot night. Everyone turns on their air conditioning. This creates a sudden spike in demand for electricity. To help the grid meet this demand, AGL may run a VPP event and ask your battery to export some of its stored energy.
For example:
Because your battery was used to support the grid, you may then need to use energy from the grid that you would have otherwise used from your battery. For example, suppose that you needed to buy an extra 10 KwH from the grid, at a cost of 40 cents per KwH.
So while you earned $10 in credits, the event may have caused you to use $4 worth of extra energy from the grid. That means:
We calculate your credits from all VPP events across the year and pay them out at the end of your 12-month period or contract.
You’ll always come out ahead on your bill from participating in AGL’s VPP.
Speak to us about joining the VPP with your own solar battery, or get a quote for a new battery or bundle.³
We’ll help you choose the right solar battery for your home.
1Bill credits are applied as partial payment towards the electricity bills under your AGL Electricity Supply Contract and are outside the scope of GST.
2For all eligibility criteria to join VPP, see VPP Terms and Conditions (PDF).
3A basic plan information document containing key details of AGL’s Battery Rewards Plan is available on request.
