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How do I get started using my new solar system?
Getting set-up with solar Once your solar panels have been successfully installed on your roof, your meter will need to be updated. This is to make sure you’re getting credited through your solar feed-in tariff. Installing your new meter Having solar panels means you’re now able to send power back t
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Do Virtual Power plant participants own the battery in their home?
Yes. With AGL’s Virtual Power Plant, you own the battery that is installed in your household - unlike some other virtual power plant projects where participants access the technology via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and someone else owns the system.
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Will my battery power my home before helping support the Virtual Power Plant?
Any energy discharged from the battery will be used by the home first, and any additional energy discharged that can’t be used by the home at the time will be exported to the grid. You will receive your standard Retail Feed-in Tariff (RFiT) when solar energy stored in the battery is exported to the
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What LG Chem model will be used in the Virtual Power Plant demonstration?
The AGL Virtual Power Plant program includes LG Chem RESU10H, with a usable capacity of 9.3 kWh.^ Your LG Chem battery can be paired with either a SolarEdge StorEdge inverter or a Solar Edge HD-Wave inverter. The LG Chem battery + SolarEdge StorEdge inverter bundle can be configured to provide backu
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What is the benefit of digitally connecting batteries in the Virtual Power Plant?
By being a part of AGL’s Virtual Power Plant and purchasing a digitally connected battery, you can access a heavily subsidised battery at a great price, helping you to enjoy the benefits of battery technology in your home for less. You can also store renewable energy for use when it’s needed, which
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Is AGL’s Virtual Power Plant backed by a government agency?
Yes, AGL’s Virtual Power Plant is partly funded by ARENA through the Advancing Renewables Program.
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Is AGL's virtual power plant the one announced by the South Australian government?
The virtual power plant announced by the South Australian government in partnership with Tesla is a different program to AGL’s Virtual Power Plant. You can learn more about the key features and details of AGL’s Virtual Power Plant by reading through our FAQs and website.
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Is this offer to join AGL's Virtual Power Plant limited?
There are limited places available in AGL’s Virtual Power Plant. Submit your details in this final phase of the program and an AGL battery expert will be in touch. The offer, including price and eligibility criteria are subject to change.
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How is AGL’s Virtual Power Plant unique?
AGL’s Virtual Power Plant is designed to help energy users in South Australia take control of their electricity bills with battery and solar technology. Here are some of the features of AGL’s Virtual Power Plant: Participants own the battery that is installed in your home, in addition to a solar sys
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What batteries are available as part of AGL’s Virtual Power Plant?
Join AGL’s Virtual Power Plant and choose between three affordable battery options starting from $2,990 (GST incl.) LG Chem RESU10H + SolarEdge HD-Wave inverterLG Chem RESU10H + SolarEdge StorEdge inverterTesla Powerwall 2 If you live in Adelaide and have an existing AGL or non-AGL solar system, you
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