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AGL VPP FoxESS Battery

Hello, 
 
I am thinking about joining AGL VPP as I recently installed a FoxESS battery.  I don't see FoxESS batteries supported, just wondering if they will be
 
I have an AC coupled setup between my SolarEdge inverter and FoxESS inverter and battery. SolarEdge manages my solar panels as my panels have SolarEdge optimisers.
 
Here's a summary of my setup
 
  • Solar PV System: SolarEdge inverter with power optimizers on the panels. Approximately 7.5kwh system, grid-tied with export limiting.

  • Battery: Fox ESS EQ4800 high-voltage lithium (LiFePO4) battery, 9-module configuration (L9 scalable setup):

Thank you

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I had a search, obviously the AGL site say not compatible.

Found what I think is same question from you on the AGL facebook, where they said no.

 

A google AI response is confusing, one says yes for VPP with retailers like AGL, another says no also, leading to the AGL page.

 

They are probably working towards more battery brands, but at this stage it looks like a no.

But you can participate in the Battery Rewards thing, which is as good as cash with giftcards that can be used for just about anything you want to purchase. 

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Thank you, I didn't realise the battery rewards plan was a separate offering. Something to look into. 

I'll give AGL a ring just to see if they have plans for FoxESS battery support. 

Cheers

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I called them today and the call center said they support FOXEss CQ6 batteries.

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Agl vpp team said they don't support foxess. 

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The battery rewards plan is non existent as comfirmed when i phoned last week and they have no idea when they will accept Foxess batteries on VPP

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Hi @Boo 

On our webpage with information regarding the Virtual Power Plant, we do have a list of eligible systems which are currently supported. 

Thanks, Chris
 

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Do you have any plan to support FoxEss in the future.

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Hi @RubyJin 

We're continuing to work on expanding our VPP eligibility. Please check back to our website or socials for the latest updates.

Thanks, Chris

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AGL STILL NOT ADDING FOX BATTERY YET FOR VPP.

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3 months after your post, after looking in the compatible battery section of AGL VPP list, FoxESS is there now.

Batteries . . .

  • CQ6
  • CQ7
  • EP11
  • EP5
  • EQ4800
  • EQ4800-L9

Inverters . . .

  • AC1-3.0-E-G2
  • AC1-3.7-E-G2
  • AC1-4.6-E-G2
  • AC1-5.0-E-G2
  • AC1-6.0-E-G2
  • H1-3.0-E-G2
  • H1-3.7-E-G2
  • H1-4.6-E-G2
  • H1-5.0-E-G2
  • H1-6.0-E-G2
  • H3-10.0-Smart
  • H3-12.0-Smart
  • H3-15.0-Smart
  • H3-5.0-Smart
  • H3-6.0-Smart
  • H3-8.0-Smart
  • H3-9.9-Smart
  • H3-Pro-15.0
  • H3-Pro-20.0
  • H3-Pro-25.0
  • H3-Pro-29.9
  • H3-Pro-30.0
  • KA10
  • KA10.5
  • KA7
  • KA8
  • KA9
  • KA9.9
  • KH10
  • KH10.5
  • KH7
  • KH8
  • KH9
  • KH9.9

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That is a very inefficient setup. The panels should be directly DC coupled to your Fox inverter

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@Harry58​ I'm the same with SolarEdge and Sig battery, solar in nearly 3 years, battery newly installed a month ago today.

Works great . . .

The OP has the SE optimisers (like we do), so AC coupling allows the SE system to keep performing as it should with any shading or multi directional set up with panels.

I think the battery is the issue here, Fox is supposedly compatible now, but there are probably teething issues happening, or some sort of technical issue with the battery stack / settings.