VPP Finder Guide
Best VPP Programs With No Retailer Switch
Retailer-independent VPPs are useful when you already have a strong electricity plan or do not want to bundle your VPP with retail supply.
Battery compatibility and minimum capacity
State availability and retailer switching requirements
Estimated earnings, bonuses, payment model, and battery control
Shortlist
No Retailer Switch
Ranked Picks
Our current shortlist
Amber Electric
Best no-switch upsideAmber for Batteries (SmartShift)
- Estimated earnings
- $600-$1,500 per year
- Retailer rule
- Retailer independent
- Regions
- NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT
Why it ranks here
Amber is the strongest no-switch-style option for households that want wholesale-linked battery optimisation and higher upside.
Who should avoid it
Not ideal if you prefer fixed bill credits and do not want a subscription-style wholesale model.
ShineHub
Best installed-system optionCommunity VPP
- Estimated earnings
- $200-$300 per year
- Retailer rule
- Retailer independent
- Regions
- NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
Why it ranks here
ShineHub is explicitly retailer independent and can suit households that bought or plan to buy through ShineHub.
Who should avoid it
Not ideal if your installed hardware is outside ShineHub eligibility.
Sonnen
Best sonnen owners optionsonnenConnect
- Estimated earnings
- $600-$1,200 per year
- Retailer rule
- Retailer independent
- Regions
- NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT
Why it ranks here
sonnenConnect is focused on sonnenBatterie owners and avoids locking the VPP decision to a major electricity retailer.
Who should avoid it
Not useful for non-sonnen batteries.
- Regions
- NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT
- Min battery
- 5 kWh
- VPP rate
- Variable
- Retailer
- Retailer independent
Sources & Methodology
How this comparison is built
VPP Finder compares public VPP program information including state availability, compatible battery brands, minimum battery size, estimated annual earnings, signup credits, export or event payment rates, retailer switching rules, and battery control level.
Dataset last verified: August 2026. Earnings are estimates and can change with battery size, electricity usage, solar generation, wholesale price events, local network rules, provider terms, and government incentive changes.