AGL VPP Sigenergy battery control

[PAF]

Does the AGL BYOB integration for Sigenergy use Virtual Battery Allocation, or does it temporarily override the inverter’s operating mode during a VPP event?

[ShowsOn]

Thank you for the follow up.

I saw the app changed from Evergen to Self Consumption this afternoon.. I have now set it to Sigenergy AI.

Does this mean I am now part of the VPP? 

I have only been an AGL customer for 2 weeks as of today, and the AGL app still isn;t showing me any power usage data. The app says Electricty usage pending.

[PAF]

Only in the last 48 hours has the mode changed to VPP as AGL test the system. Earlier tonight, it changed to Self Consumption. I am waiting for the official email from AGL so that I can return it to Sigen AI mode (Balanced).
One thing I was not aware of was that whilst the testing was being undertaken, that I lost the export revenue during that time ( 2 nights revenue loss - hidden initial cost). A minor revenue loss, but I didn’t know that was going to happen. Also, after VPP mode, it went to Self Consumption, exactly as the AGL email said. But that means that I do have to change it to Sigen AI mode (balanced) - it does not automatically do that. Whilst it’s not an official VPP event, it’s something to watch out for. Hope this helps.

[ShowsOn]

Yes I monitored mine and did a manual override to ensure I exported between 5 PM and 9 PM last night. 

[PAF]

I am leaving mine until I get the “official” email. Three days now - hoping the email happens tomorrow.

[PAF]

For the VPP test, the mode went from Sigen AI to VPP (for a couple of days) then to Self Consumption. I have now changed it to Sigen AI mode, and expect that the battery operation is back to normal. I am now on Profit Maximiser, to maximise the export during 5-9pm.
The only thing I don’t know is that when a VPP event occurs and concludes, will it go to Self Consumption or Sigen AI mode thereafter? I have been told yes, but time will tell.