Hanwha Q Cells taps Australia for international debut of new home battery system, Q.Home Core, with first batch taking part in a virtual power plant pilot in Victoria.
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US solar giant flexes battery muscles with first virtual power plant
SunPower invites its SunVault energy storage customers in a number of states in the US to sign up to its first virtual power plant offering, ConnectedSolutions.
Tindo Solar extends Tesla VPP partnership into Victoria
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer extends its reach into neighbouring market of Victoria as a key partner with Tesla in the expansion of Australia’s largest virtual power plant.
Tesla takes virtual power plant and battery-based “energy plan” to Victoria
Victorian households can now join Australia’s largest virtual power plant, as Tesla extends time-of-use, Powerwall 2 battery-based retail electricity offering to that state.
South Australia to install free Tesla Powerwall batteries in homes without solar
South Australia to extend its virtual power plant scheme to state housing homes that do not have rooftop solar in effort to create a big solar sponge.
Tesla launches new battery energy plan, including big Powerwall discount
Tesla launches new energy plan in South Australia that promises big discounts on home battery storage and more behind-the-meter back-up for the grid.
AGL offers “all-in-one” solar and battery bundle as it seeks to boost virtual power plant
AGL Energy offers zero up-front solar and battery bundle, backed by low-interest finance and offering a $1,000 discount for customers who sign up to the VPP.
Tesla launches UK home energy plan in first step to British solar and battery VPP
Tesla and Octopus Energy launch UK retail offer that promises to deliver a 75% electricity bill discount, as long as you have solar, a Powerwall 2, and preferably a Tesla EV.
AGL extends home battery and virtual power plant offering to eastern states
AGL Energy extends the reach of its virtual power plant with battery sales and installations for residential customers in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Hobsons Bay Council paves way for Melbourne’s first community solar VPP
Hobsons Bay Council prepares to install nearly 4MW solar across more than 40 buildings, paving way for first local government VPP in metropolitan Melbourne.