Compare VPP offers in NSW QLD SA VIC and ACT

Got battery storage and looking to compare VPPs?

A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) brings together hundreds or thousands of household batteries storing excess solar energy to create the effect of a massive battery. The VPP technology enables this stored energy to be released back into the grid during periods of high demand. In return, energy retailers provide incentives and payments to reward solar storage owners, helping to offset the cost of their system. You’ll find a comparison below of the leading VPP programs.

Each VPP program requires a compatible battery setup. That’s because different batteries have different control protocols. VPPs will only support some brands and models capable of responding to communications to discharge energy back into the grid. So, if you have a specific VPP scheme in mind, you’ll want to check this out before buying your battery. See a list of battery brands and compatible retailer VPPs here.

VPP credits and feed-in tariffs are important, but to find the best deal for your homes unique energy use, you’ll want to see the cheapest combination of rates, daily charges, controlled load rates and feed-in tariffs. We make it easy to get it right when you compare with WATTever’s comprehensive electricity comparison. You’ll see a personalised cost ranking of all publicly listed electricity plans, based on your energy use to help you make serious savings.

What you need to join a VPP.

To join a VPP, a household will need;

A compatible solar battery and inverter installed at the home,
usually a smart meter,
continuous and reliable internet.

What to look for in a VPP?

Energy retailers VPPs typically offer households the following benefits and considerations;

A signup credit when joining the VPP.
A credit paid to the household for participating – usually around $1 per kWh exported to the VPP, which is often provided as a monthly or quarterly credit.
Often a set cap on the amount of battery the VPP will use each year. A 200kWh annual cap works out to an average of 4/kWh per week, or more likely an 8 kWh event every fortnight.
A feed-in tariff on exports.
Retailers may charge the battery from the grid in anticipation of a peak event, so energy is stored and ready. Any electricity used is charged at standard rates.
VPP agreements advise households that they will retain a minimum battery charge, typically 20%. So, energy will still be available from the battery after a VPP event.

Find the best plan and add a VPP.

Most retailers, including AGL, Origin and GloBird, make their VPPs an “add-on” to their general plans.
A few retailers (such as EnergyAustralia and ENGIE) have dedicated VPP plan pricing – only available on request as these are “restricted offers” (WATTever only displays energy offers with valid official factsheets so we can validate prices every day – we’ve asked retailers many times to provide more transparency on their VPP offers by publishing factsheets).
Amber pricing is market-linked, and published fact sheets show a historical 12-month average price.

Will a VPP work for me?

If your battery is sufficient to cover your peak energy needs, then joining a VPP can unlock additional value from your battery. With daytime feed-in tariffs declining and the average size of household batteries growing, becoming part of a VPP offers an opportunity for solar storage households to access higher returns by sharing excess energy with the grid.

Compare VPP offers for NSW, SE QLD, SA & VIC

VPP offers for ACT are available from ACTewAGL, Amber, EnergyAustralia and Origin Energy

Information sourced from retailer websites and last updated May 2025. Always consult the retailer website and review the VPP agreement for the latest information as details can change.

AGL VPP
Amber VPP
Diamond Energy WATTBANK VPP
EnergyAustralia BatteryEase VPP
ENGIE VPP Advantage
GloBird Energy Zero Hero VPP
nectr Evolve BEE VPP
Origin Energy Loop VPP
Tesla Energy VPP
ActewAGL Battery Saver VPP (ACT only)

AGL VPP

Compatible batteries and set up	LG; SolarEdge; Tesla Powerwall 2 or 3 (Qld only). Smart meter required. Min 5kW solar.
Sign up Credit	$100 sign up credit.
Ongoing Credits	$180pa provided as $45/qtr bill credits ($280pa as $70/qtr bill credits in SA).
Annual battery use	Annual kWh not specified.
Feed-in tariff and rates	As per AGL standard plans.
App	AGL Apps allows customers to monitor when the VPP manages the battery, plus battery charge, cycle count and more.
Battery reserve	Retain minimum 20% charge after events or the level of backup power set in the inverter.
Term	12 months.

Amber VPP

Amber offers battery households the upsides of VPP without having to give up control. Customers can choose to have Amber fully automate their battery to optimise buying and selling energy. Or at a click, they can charge, discharge, or step back at any time.

Compatible batteries and set up	AmberforBatteries integration includes AlphaESS (aka Hive/REA Power); BYD; LG Chem; Neovolt; Redback batteries; Sigenergy; SolarEdge; Sungrow; Tesla Powerwall (2&3). Amber via Evergen integration includes Ambrion; Deye; eCactus; Empower; Energizer; Eveready; ESY; FranklinWH; GivEnergy; GoodWe; Growatt; RedX; SAJ; Solis; SunPower. Smart meter required.
Sign up Credit
Ongoing Credits	Receive wholesale market-linked pricing for exports up to $15/kWh (on rare oocassions!)
Annual battery use	Customers determine battery use.
Feed-in tariff and rates	Amber pricing is market-linked and changes with wholesale energy prices across the day.
App	Amber’s AI-powered SmartShift™ buys and sells energy based on the customers solar generation, energy usage, and what’s happening in the wholesale energy market. The app allows customers to monitor live market pricing and their homes energy use.
Battery reserve	Customers determine minimum charge state.
Term	No lock in contract.

Diamond Energy WATTBANK VPP

Compatible batteries and set up	Alpha ESS Smile; Goodwe; Growatt; LG and Sungrow inverters. Smart meter required. Min 5kW and max 15kW solar inverter. Max usable battery size 20kW.
Sign up Credit
Ongoing Credits	$250-$450pa based your Solar Capacity, Battery Usable Capacity and Inverter Size.
Annual battery use	Annual kWh not specified. Based on grid history Diamond expect grid export to occur 3-4 times per month.
Feed-in tariff and rates	As per Diamond Energy standard plans. Bonus feed-in tariff for VPP exports between 6pm to 8am.
Battery reserve	Not specified.
Term	$68 Establishment Fee. No lock in contract.

EnergyAustralia BatteryEase VPP

Compatible batteries and set up	AlphaESS; Ambrion; Eveready; GivEnergy; Goodwe; Growatt; Hive; LG Energy Solutions; Redback; Sigenergy; SolarEdge; Sungrow; Sunpower; Tesla. Smart meter required.
Sign up Credit
Ongoing Credits	$180pa provided as $15/month bill credits
Annual battery use	Maximum of 200kWh/year.
Feed-in tariff and rates	Dedicated BatteryEase plan rates available on request with a higher feed-in tariff for the first 15 kWh exported per day.
App	BatteryEase includes smart optimisation, such as charging when energy is cheaper to lower customer bills.
Battery reserve	Retain minimum 10% charge after events.
Term

ENGIE VPP Advantage

Compatible batteries and set up	Alpha ESS; Empower; SigEnergy; Sungrow; Tesla Powerwall (2&3). Smart meter required. Min 5kW and max 10kW solar.
Sign up Credit	$200 sign up credit ($100 in VIC).
Ongoing Credits	$240pa provided as ~$20/month bill credits ($180pa as ~$15/month in VIC)
Annual battery use	Maximum of 405kWh/year.
Feed-in tariff and rates	Dedicated ENGIE VPP Advantage plan rates linked here and available on request.
Battery reserve	Retain minimum 20% charge after events (Powerwall) or the level of backup power set in the inverter.
Term	Ongoing contract. No lock in period.

GloBird Energy Zero Hero VPP

Compatible batteries and set up	AlphaESS; Redback; SunGrow; SolaX; Sigenergy; Tesla. Smart meter required. Min 3kW and max 15kW solar.
Sign up Credit
Ongoing Credits
Annual battery use	Annual kWh not specified.
Feed-in tariff and rates	Dedicated ZeroHero plan rates available on request. Bonus feed-in tariff for exports during the daily ‘Hero’ window.
Battery reserve	Not specified.
Term	No lock in contract.

nectr Evolve BEE VPP

Compatible batteries and set up	AlphaESS; Qcells; Sungrow; Tesla. Smart meter required. Max 13.2kW solar.
Sign up Credit
Ongoing Credits	Nectr BEE VPP offers $240pa provided as $20/month bill credits
Annual battery use	Annual kWh not specified.
Feed-in tariff and rates	Dedicated nectr BEE VPP plan rates available on request.
Battery reserve	Retain minimum 20% charge after events.
Term	No lock in contract.

Origin Energy Loop VPP

Compatible batteries and set up	AlphaESS; Goodwe; LG; Solax, Sungrow; Tesla Powerwall. Smart meter required. Min 5kW solar.
Sign up Credit	$200 sign up credit.
Ongoing Credits	Up to $200pa credits (provided as $1/kWh for energy extracted from your battery and sent to the grid during Origin Loop events.)
Annual battery use	Maximum of 200kWh/year.
Feed-in tariff and rates	As per Origin Energy standard plans.
App	Origin app allows customers to keep track of their energy.
Battery reserve	Retain minimum 20% charge after events.
Term	No lock in contract.

Tesla Energy VPP

Compatible batteries and set up	Tesla Powerwall. Smart meter. Max 15kW solar for each Powerwall connected.
Sign up Credit
Ongoing Credits	$220pa grid support credits for each Powerwall connected.
Annual battery use	Maximum of 50 discharge cycles/year
Feed-in tariff and rates	Dedicated Tesla Energy (Energy Locals) plan rates available on request.
Battery reserve	Retain minimum 20% charge after events.
Term

ActewAGL Battery Saver VPP (ACT only)

Compatible batteries and set up	SolarEdge/LG Chem; Tesla Powerwall 2. Smart meter required.
Sign up Credit
Ongoing Credits	$222.83 (provided as a 50% discount off supply charges on monthly bills for a benefit period of 12 months)
Annual battery use	Annual kWh not specified.
Feed-in tariff and rates	Dedicated ActewAGL Battery Saver VPP plan rates linked here and also available on request.
Battery reserve	Retain minimum 20% charge after events (Powerwall) or the level of backup power set in the inverter.
Term	12 months. No exit fee.