Enabling owners of eligible smart energy devices to unlock more value from their investment
South Australia is leading the nation in renewable power generation.
In working towards a net-zero emissions future, the SA Government recognises a growing opportunity for consumers and industry partners alike to participate in a sustainable grid.
Smart energy devices such as solar, battery storage, and smart air conditioner control can do more than help their owners to manage their electricity demand.
To provide these services, smart energy devices are enrolled in virtual power plants where their services are grouped, coordinated and managed by electricity retailers or aggregators.
Peak demand
Send more energy out (generation) to support the grid to meet demand.
Low demand
Switch smart hot water or batteries to consumption mode or temporarily reduce solar generation
Frequency support
Use smart frequency mode to help stabilise grid fluctuations
Running from November 2020 to December 2021, this project will show how smart, distributed technologies can be more easily integrated and enrolled in virtual power plants, rewarding customers and providing new service contracting opportunities for market and system operators.
Powerful Tech
Single integration access to multiple retailer VPPs
New device registration tools to improve customer experience
Option for registration incentive to customer
Device owners
Bring your own device for access to more VPP offers and rewards for smart device registration, enrolment and service participation.
Energy service providers
Realise faster device registration and smoother VPP enrolment, new tools and a new customer offers site and deliver a registration incentive to your customers.
SA Power Networks
Gains access to data and information via deX integrated devices and potential to demonstrate new services.
Australian Energy Market Operator
Gains ability to expand VPP program, get access to data and information via deX integrated devices and potential to demonstrate new grid services.
Wider electricity system
Showcases rewards for smart device owners, VPP operation and service provision with smart devices supporting the grid to be sustainable.
