Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Comparison Table

Last Updated: 3rd Aug 2026

Discover details of various Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs and other battery-specific retail programs on offer in Australia with our regularly updated VPP comparison table. See which VPP might be best for your home or business.

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VPP Provider

VPP Provider	Amber for batteries	Origin Battery Lite	AGL “Bring Your Own Battery”	ENGIE VPP Advantage	Synergy Battery Rewards	ShineHub	Diamond Energy WATTBANK VPP	Globird ZEROHERO	Reposit “No bill”	Plico Energy VPP	NRN VPP by Diamond Energy	Battery Ease by EnergyAustralia	GEE Energy VPP
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Batteries approved for use	Full list here	Full list here	Tesla, LG, SolarEdge, AlphaESS, Sungrow, Sigenergy	AlphaESS, Sungrow, Sigenergy, Empower, Tesla Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3	Any battery and control system listed on Synergy’s Supported Solutions List.	Eligible systems installed through ShineHub. The advertised $1/kWh VPP credit currently applies to Hinen products.	Sungrow, AlphaESS	ZEROHERO, ZEROCHARGE and Super Export: all eligible battery brands. ZEROLIMITS: AlphaESS, Anker, Neovolt, Redback, SAJ, Sigenergy, SolaX, Solis with Dyness, Sungrow and WHES/eCactus.	SolaX Triple Power	Sigenergy, Alpha ESS and Redback Technologies	Sungrow	Alpha ESS, Ambrion, Eveready, GivEnergy, Goodwe, Growatt, Hive, LG Energy Solution, Redback, Sigenergy, Solaredge, Sungrow, Sunpower, Tesla	Neovolt, AlphaESS, Growatt, FoxESS, Sungrow and Solis
VPP subsidy	No subsidies offered by Amber directly; eligible for SA and NSW state incentives.	$200 upfront bill credit, plus $1/kWh for eligible VPP-event discharges, capped at 200kWh per year. State rebates may also apply.	$200 welcome credit; $80 per year in NSW, QLD and VIC ($20 quarterly), or $180 per year in SA ($45 quarterly); plus $1/kWh for energy charged from or discharged to the grid during eligible VPP events, capped at 250kWh per year.	NSW: $500 sign-up credit when taking eligible electricity and gas offers ($300 electricity + $200 gas), plus approximately $20/month. VIC: $300 ($100 electricity + $200 gas), plus approximately $15/month. SA: $200 electricity credit, plus approximately $20/month.	No separate VPP sign-up subsidy. Eligible Synergy customers may receive the WA Government battery rebate of $130 per usable kWh, up to $1,300.	$2,000 off an eligible upfront hybrid-system purchase, or a $20 monthly discount for 10 years on an eligible affordability plan. VPP energy is rewarded at $1/kWh, advertised as up to $300 per year.	Annual WATTBANK credit of $250–$450, depending on system size and eligibility.	None	Guaranteed 'no bill' for 7 years.	NSW: For eligible new battery purchases, Plico VPP discount of $1,500. WA: For eligible new battery purchases, Plico VPP discount of $1,500. In addition, eligible households may be able to access the WA state battery rebate scheme of $1,300–$3,800, and interest-free loan.	10% discount on any grid electricity usage. Low rate for usage from system. Usage and daily charge included on Diamond Energy bill.	$15 in bill credits every month and battery optimisation.	$300 welcome bonus, paid as $25 per month for 12 months.
Eligibility requirements	Located in the NEM in: SA NSW VIC ACT QLD (Energex region)	Available in NSW, SA, VIC, QLD and ACT. Requires a compatible battery of at least 5kWh, a compatible operational solar system of at least 5kW, a smart meter, continuous reliable internet, an active Origin electricity agreement and no life-support dependency.	AGL electricity customers in NSW, QLD, SA and VIC with an eligible battery, smart meter and reliable internet connection.	Must be an ENGIE electricity customer in NSW, VIC, SA or QLD, with a compatible battery of at least 10kWh and a solar inverter between 5kW and 15kW.	Homes in Synergy’s south-west WA network with an eligible system, at least 2.5kW inverter capacity and at least 5 kWh of eligible battery storage.	Residents of SA, VIC, NSW and QLD with an eligible system installed through ShineHub.	Residential households in NSW, SA, VIC and the Energex region of QLD. Requires at least 5kWh usable battery capacity, 5kW of solar, a 3kW inverter, smart meter, continuous internet, no life-support dependency and no participation in another VPP.	Located in NSW, SA, VIC or the Energex region of QLD, with 3–30kW of inverter capacity and 3–100kWh of battery capacity. Additional compatibility requirements apply to ZEROLIMITS.	Currently spend < $3500/a on electricity; Have no existing solar panels or batteries installed; If in VIC, be eligible for the Solar Victoria battery subsidy; Must purchase a solar + battery system from Reposit.	NSW: Residential households WA: Residential households in Synergy’s network (south-west WA)	Residential households in NSW, SA, VIC and QLD (Energex only).	Residential households in NSW.	Must be an existing GEE electricity customer with legal rights to a compatible solar-and-battery system, a compliant inverter, stable internet and permission for GEE or its VPP operator to control the battery. Available in NSW, VIC, QLD and SA, subject to address and network.
Number of places in program	Uncapped	Uncapped	Uncapped	Uncapped	Uncapped	Uncapped	Uncapped	Uncapped	TBD	Uncapped	Uncapped	8000 cap	Uncapped
Feed-in/usage tariffs offered	Wholesale electricity prices are passed through. Amber charges a $25 monthly subscription, plus applicable network and market charges.	Normal rates from the customer’s eligible Origin electricity plan apply. Battery Lite also pays $1/kWh for eligible VPP-event discharges, capped at 200kWh per year.	Customers use an eligible AGL electricity plan. VPP events pay $1/kWh for energy charged from or discharged to the grid. Eligible customers may also access AGL’s Battery Rewards plan, currently advertising 28c/kWh for exports between 5pm and 9pm.	Standard rates from the customer’s applicable ENGIE electricity plan. ENGIE may charge, discharge or hold up to 400kWh over a rolling 12-month period for applicable customers.	70c/kWh for net exports during a Battery Rewards activation event, plus energy offset credits covering eligible standby-window energy costs. Up to 30 events per year; each event can last up to six hours.	$1/kWh for eligible VPP energy, advertised as up to $300 per year. Currently applies to eligible Hinen products.	30c/kWh battery usage credit for eligible exports between 6pm and 8am.	Free standard-circuit electricity from 12pm–3pm for customers joining from 1 July 2026, subject to a 50kWh daily fair-use limit. $1 daily credit when imports remain below 0.03kWh per hour from 6pm–9pm. Total 10c/kWh for the first 15kWh exported from 6pm–9pm. ZEROLIMITS pays $1/kWh for eligible critical-event exports and 5c/kWh for critical-event imports.	Similar to a PPA - customer buys system outright and Reposit guarantees no bills.	NSW: When households join Alinta Energy’s SunShare plan, they receive a 10c/kWh solar FiT for the first 10kWh exported each day, then 4c/kWh for remaining exports, on electricity bill. These households will also receive 50c/kWh during Plico VPP events, paid by Plico quarterly. WA: Households paid three times the Synergy electricity usage tariff for solar exported during Plico VPP Events, on Synergy electricity bill.	Feed-in credit equal to retail plan usage rate. Diamond Energy’s best Single Rate plan.	12c/kWh exported for the first 15kWh daily. Standard rate applies for the remaining export.	Variable. Premium Feed-in Tarff: The first 10kWh exported between 5:00pm and 9:00pm + Critical Event Bonus : When electricity cost is more than $1/kwh at AEMO and we trigger the batteries to discharge + Zero Evening Use Discount: If your grid import is zero between 5-8 pm every day, Base FIT 8c for morning exports between 5 am to 9 am.
Minimum energy storage capacity reserved for homeowner	The customer-set reserve is respected. SmartShift will not automatically export below 25% state of charge, or below a higher reserve selected by the customer.	20%	Tesla, AlphaESS, Sigenergy and Sungrow: 20%. LG and SolarEdge: up to 20%.	For Tesla Powerwalls, ENGIE keeps at least 20% of your battery in reserve. For other battery brands and models, their VPP can technically use the full battery. However, in practice, your battery would only ever reach zero in very rare circumstances.	Set by homeowner	10% battery capacity reserved for the homeowner	No specified reserve.	Set by homeowner	TBD	Chosen by customer	No specified reserve.	10% battery capacity reserved for the homeowner	No specified reserve.
Contract term length	None	No fixed-term lock-in. Customers must give 20 business days’ notice to leave.	12-month VPP credit period, but BYO-battery customers can leave at any time without penalty.	Ongoing	Two-year initial term. After the initial term, customers may leave by giving at least 20 business days’ notice.	The VPP agreement continues until terminated. Either party may terminate with 30 days’ written notice. Separate equipment or finance agreements may have longer terms.	No lock-in contract. Opt-in and out at any time.	No fixed VPP term stated. Subject to the applicable GloBird electricity-plan terms.	5 years	If battery system is financed, contract matches finance term. For VPP-only customers, contract ranges from no-lock-in, up to 5 years.	No lock-in contract. Opt-in and out at any time. Note, NRN System Services Agreement is for fixed term.	No lock-in contract. Opt-in and out at any time.	None
Contract cancellation fee	None	None	$0	None	TBD	Calculated according to the following formula: Early Termination Fees = $2,000.00 - $2,000.00 * Days between the VPP Services Commencement Date and the Termination Date / Term Length / 365	None.	None	No cancellation fee.	Varies on terms of contract	None. Note, NRN System Services Agreement is for fixed term.	$0	None
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We update this comparison table as VPP programs become available, VPPs end, and details of existing offers change.

While we do our best to ensure the information provided is up-to-date and accurate, you should always confirm details with the Virtual Power Plant provider you are considering signing up with before entering into any contract.

What Is A Virtual Power Plant?

In this scenario, a virtual power plant is a network of solar power and battery systems installed at homes and businesses. The systems are coordinated by a central control software system run by the VPP operator that taps into the stored energy of the batteries during periods of peak demand to supply the mains grid. You can learn more about Virtual Power Plants here.

Solar Batteries Approved For Use

VPP program participants have a limited choice of solar batteries compared to energy storage options currently available in Australia. The “Solar Batteries Approved For Use” row in the comparison table above lists the batteries available to the participants of a specific VPP.

VPP Subsidy

This row shows the financial incentive a solar household may receive for choosing to participate in a VPP. Some VPP operators offer higher incentives than others, and these may be provided as an upfront battery discount, bill credits, or ongoing payments.

Some state governments also offer an additional rebate if you join a VPP. Read more details on the home battery rebates available in Australia per state/territory and their VPP rules.

VPP Eligibility Requirements

Each Virtual Power Plant has its own eligibility rules. These can include requirements around location, battery or inverter brand, system size, energy retailer, or customer type. Some VPPs are open to most households, while others are limited to specific regions or groups.

Energy Plan Rates (Feed-in Tariff, Usage Tariff)

Different VPPs offer different energy plans to participants in the program. The two most important tariffs to check (that is, what you pay/are paid for grid electricity imports/exports) are the feed-in tariff and the usage tariff.

Minimum Energy Storage Capacity For Homeowner

This is the percentage of the battery that is reserved for exclusive use by the homeowner. A core component of a VPP is the ability of a VPP operator to cycle a battery when needed, regardless of the homeowner’s current energy needs. This figure is important for understanding if your chosen Virtual Power Plant allows you to keep any of your battery’s capacity solely for your own needs (such as backup).

Contract Term Length

Exactly what it says on the tin – some VPPs require the homeowner to enter into a contract, while others don’t.

Contract Cancellation Fee

If a Virtual Power Plant Operator requires the customer to enter into a contract, this is the fee that will need to be paid if the homeowner chooses to exit from the VPP program.

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