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Receive bill credits when you join our VPP
Join our VPP to maximise the benefits of your solar and battery system. New VPP customers will receive a sign-up credit of up to $200 on your first bill and monthly VPP bill credits of up to approximately $20. The longer you stay, the more bill credits you receive!
Plus, receive a solar Feed-in Tariff to help make the most out of your solar exports. To learn more, refer to our terms and conditions.
*$100 sign-up credit and approximately $15 monthly bill credits apply in Victoria.
What is a Virtual Power Plant?
A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a network of connected home solar and battery systems that together support the electricity grid.
Watch our video to discover more on how our VPP can work for you.
Your battery stores excess energy
When your solar system generates more energy than you can use, the excess is stored in your battery, which you can draw on after the sun goes down and your solar is no longer generating electricity.
Join the VPP to support the grid
When the grid is under stress, the VPP will export excess energy stored in your battery to support increased demand. You benefit from ongoing credits while reinforcing the grid and supplying your local community with renewable energy.
What people are saying about VPP
I haven't had a power bill in two years
"The VPP is part of my whole energy setup, and because everything's combined, I haven't had a power bill in two years. I wanted to join the VPP because of the rebates offered".
Jeremy
... generous battery subsidy and export rate
"I wanted to opt into the VPP because of the generous battery subsidy and export rate. I also think it's helpful for grid support and helping ease climate change."
Kaden
I saved 62% of the cost of the battery
"The upfront and ongoing credits made the cost of the Tesla battery far more affordable, I saved 62% of the cost of the battery. It was a great way to help recoup the cost of the solar battery system"
Fiona
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to join our VPP, you must:
- Be a resident of SA, NSW, VIC or QLD.
- Have an eligible battery installed at your premise.
- Have an available, continuous, and reliable internet connection to which your energy storage system is connected (excluding 3G & 4G internet connections).
- Have a Smart Meter installed at your premises.
- A fully functioning solar system with a minimum inverter size of 5kW and maximum size of 10kW
You can view the full eligibility criteria within our terms and conditions.
Are you ready to install your new battery?
Step 2
We’ll match you with one of our preferred Clean Energy Council Accredited installers, who will contact you to discuss your battery storage objectives.
Step 3
Your trusted installer will talk you through your options and answer any questions that you may have. They will recommend the right battery storage options to suit your needs.
Start your Battery & VPP journey today
Register your details below and we’ll match you with one of our preferred and trusted installers.
They’ll be in touch to talk about the right solar power and battery storage options for you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of joining a Virtual Power Plant?
Store excess energy
When your solar system generates more than you can use, your battery stores this excess energy for you to use in the evening when the sun goes down.
Share excess energy with your community
When the grid is under stress, the Virtual Power Plant will share excess energy with your local community. Don’t worry, you’ll always benefit from annual VPP credits to your account, and you won’t have your supply interrupted due to your participation in the VPP as our priority is to always ensure you always have enough stored energy in your battery to meet your needs.
Support the grid
Battery storage and VPPs do more than simply earn bill credits. These smarter, more sustainable energy solutions mean you’ll also be helping take care of your community and environment by supporting the grid.
How will I receive my credits?
Once your battery is enrolled to ENGIE VPP you will receive your upfront credit applied to your next electricity bill, plus the monthly VPP bill credits will also be applied to your bills. This is an ongoing contract, the longer you stay, the more bill credits you receive!
Do I need to have the battery installed when I sign up for the VPP?
Yes, your battery needs to be installed, operating and connected to internet before you can join ENGIE VPP. You will need to provide us with the following information during the process of signing up:
- Whether you have a single phase or a three-phase connection
- The number of batteries installed, the brand(s), model(s), their individual and total capacity, and their installation date(s)
- Inverter brand, model, and capacity
- Solar system capacity and inverter brand
- A photo of the serial number label (for non-Tesla batteries only) – please ensure the serial number is clear and easily readable
- Tesla app GWID screenshot (Tesla equipment only).
Why do you use my battery?
We use your battery to support the electricity grid when power demand is high:
Wholesale Energy Market Support
In Australia, wholesale energy prices are set every 5 minutes based on the energy supply available and current demand across the grid. In some rare cases, when there is exceptionally high energy demand (for example, during a summer heat wave) or a sudden reduction in supply (for example, if a power station breaks down), wholesale energy prices can spike to very high levels. By exporting the excess renewable energy stored in your battery at these times, we can support the electricity demand and create extra value from the wholesale energy market.
You will receive monthly VPP bill credits in consideration of the payments we receive for this support.
Ancillary Services Support
A side effect of an imbalance between the energy supply and energy demand is a change in the frequency of the electricity on the grid. Significant frequency variations from the standard 50Hz can lead to issues across the grid. The grid operator has established markets to provide ancillary services to stabilise the grid's frequency in times of need. These markets are called Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) markets. Your battery can help provide these ancillary services by responding to grid frequency deviations and briefly charging or discharging power. In doing so, it also generates payments from these FCAS markets.
Can I get a government grant for my battery?
Yes, there are government grants for eligible residents to help make your battery more affordable.
To view the current government grants available, visit Rebates and assistance | energy.gov.au.