[LINK] Virtual Power Stations Re: National Renewable Network

[Marghanita da Cruz]

On 2/2/24 11:32, David wrote:

> I notice the original announcement is all about business:
>
> I know similar microgrid schemes are running successfully now in 
> places like townhouse developments, but it's hard to see where the 
> financial magic happens on a larger scale.
>
> It occurs to me that a much better domestic scheme would dispense with 
> the solar panels altogether, install a battery in a shed out the back, 
> and charge it at off-peak rates.  In NSW there are two "controlled 
> load" rates with greatly reduced access & consumption tariffs.  
> Off-peak HWS traditionally created a market for the output of coal 
> burners but I've recently noticed off-peak meters running during the 
> middle of the day, presumably to absorb an excess of green power.  
> (Smart meters are mandatory for off-peak supplies).

Agree go for a battery rather than solar panels - you may even be paid 
to store energy. Ausgrid looked at community batteries but I think their 
provider, who they allowed to store batteries in AUSGRID substations, 
came out  on top (under regulation AUSGRID only has transmission not 
generation or storage). They wanted regulation reviewed.

I met a man on an electric vespa like scooter and he said he had a deal 
where he bought panels that were part of a virtual power station. 
https://arena.gov.au/blog/what-are-virtual-power-plants-and-why-do-they-matter/

https://www.next-kraftwerke.com/vpp/virtual-power-plant

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