VPP Program Guide

Compare Virtual Power Plant Programs in Australia

VPP Finder tracks Australian battery VPP programs by estimated earnings, compatible battery brands, retailer switching rules, supported states, signup bonuses, and battery control model.

10
programs tracked
$80-1,500
annual range
3
retailer independent
August 2026
data verified

Provider Comparison

Australian VPP programs

Match my battery

Amber Electric

Amber for Batteries (SmartShift)

$600-$1,500 per year

Regions
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT
Min battery
5 kWh
VPP rate
Variable
Retailer
Retailer independent
Details

AGL

Bring Your Own Battery VPP

$80-$330 per year

Regions
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
Min battery
5 kWh
VPP rate
$1.00/kWh
Retailer
Requires switching to AGL
Details

Origin Energy

Origin Loop / Battery Lite

$200-$400 per year

Regions
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT
Min battery
5 kWh
VPP rate
$1.00/kWh
Retailer
Requires switching to Origin Energy
Details

EnergyAustralia

Battery Ease

$180-$300 per year

Regions
NSW
Min battery
5 kWh
VPP rate
$0.12/kWh
Retailer
Requires switching to EnergyAustralia
Details

Discover Energy

VPP Program

$300-$800 per year

Regions
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
Min battery
5 kWh
VPP rate
Variable
Retailer
Requires switching to Discover Energy
Details

ShineHub

Community VPP

$200-$300 per year

Regions
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
Min battery
5 kWh
VPP rate
$1.00/kWh
Retailer
Retailer independent
Details

Diamond Energy

WATTBANK VPP

$250-$550 per year

Regions
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
Min battery
5 kWh
VPP rate
$0.30/kWh
Retailer
Requires switching to Diamond Energy
Details

ENGIE

VPP Advantage

$180-$740 per year

Regions
NSW, VIC, SA
Min battery
10 kWh
VPP rate
$0.00/kWh
Retailer
Requires switching to ENGIE
Details

GloBird Energy

ZeroHero

$200-$500 per year

Regions
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
Min battery
3 kWh
VPP rate
$1.00/kWh
Retailer
Requires switching to GloBird Energy
Details

Sonnen

sonnenConnect

$600-$1,200 per year

Regions
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT
Min battery
4 kWh
VPP rate
Variable
Retailer
Retailer independent
Details

Buying Advice

Which VPP program is best?

Best for maximum upside

Wholesale-linked programs can offer higher upside during price spikes, but earnings vary and some plans need more active attention.

Best for predictable credits

Fixed-credit and event-payment programs are easier to understand because they publish bill credits, export rates, caps, and provider rules upfront.

Best if you do not want to switch retailers

Retailer-independent options let you keep your electricity retailer. VPP Finder currently tracks 3 programs with no retailer lock-in.

There is no single best VPP for every Australian battery owner. The right program depends on your state, battery brand, battery size, solar system, tolerance for variable wholesale prices, and whether you are prepared to switch electricity retailers.

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.

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