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Hi GPS2119, thanks for your message! Have sent you a private message so that we may be able to assist you further. From what you are saying it seems that your solar battery is set to time of use tariff which means that it charges during off peak hours and discharges when energy prices are high to power your home. This is a setting on your solar battery. Alternatively, it could be set to self consumption mode which will prioritise self consumption of your stored energy. VPP events very rarely inv ...

If we add it as a feature to the VPP we'll let you know. Also in relation to question on Go Off Grid function, this is a testing function of the Gateway to test the off-grid function/back up function of the gateway.

Hi Eric, apologies for the delay in response to your question. From what I understand, you have signed up to two separate programs that AGL runs. The first is called Peak Energy Rewards which is a program which aims to reduce electricity demand during peak times and improve grid stability. Eligible participants are invited to voluntarily reduce their energy usage to decrease demand on the electricity grid and in return are rewarded with credits on their electricity bill. These are the texts you ...

Hi Ernests, apologies for delay in response to your question. It may be feasible for you to add a second battery if you have 3 phase power at your home. If you were to install a 2nd Tesla Powerwall, you would likely need 10-15kW of solar to be able to charge two batteries of that capacity (and you may not need an additional 13.5kWh of storage). If you do end up adding a 2nd battery, it doesn't affect participation in our VPP (Please note - AGL does not currently offer installation of a 2nd batte ...