Active VIC VPP programs
Origin Loop VPP
Origin's flagship VPP, available to Victorian retail customers with eligible batteries. Caps dispatch at 50% of capacity per event.
AGL Virtual Power Plant
Available to Victorian AGL customers with compatible batteries. Bonus credits applied to your bill quarterly based on event participation.
Powershop Power Stash
Powershop's offering allows battery owners to 'stash' energy at low-price times and discharge at high-price times. Best suited to households comfortable with variable rates.
Notes specific to Victoria
Solar Victoria's interest-free battery loan automatically enrols you in a 'VPP-ready' status — you don't have to join one, but the battery is configured to participate if you do.
How VPP economics work in VIC
VPP earnings depend on two state-specific factors: wholesale electricity price volatility, and grid stress frequency. VIC has high daytime solar penetration, which drives wholesale prices to near-zero or negative at midday and very high during the 5pm-8pm evening peak. A battery that can charge midday and discharge during peak earns substantial arbitrage.
Should you enrol in a VIC VPP?
Two questions help decide:
- Is your battery 10 kWh or larger? Smaller batteries don't generate enough dispatchable capacity for VPP economics to make sense.
- Are you home in the evening (5pm–9pm)? If you discharge the battery yourself during peak hours anyway, VPP enrolment displaces that discharge to grid export — net economically positive only if the per-event payment beats the difference between your import and feed-in rates.
For most VIC households with a 10–13.5 kWh battery and average evening usage, VPP enrolment adds $300–$900/yr to total solar income. We'll model the exact number for your address when we get in touch.
Common questions
What VPP programs are available in Victoria?
VIC currently has 3 active residential VPP programs: Origin Loop VPP (Origin Energy), AGL Virtual Power Plant (AGL), Powershop Power Stash (Powershop). Each has different payment models and battery brand compatibility — check the details below.
How much can I earn from a VPP in Victoria?
In VIC, typical residential VPP earnings sit between $300 and $900 per year, depending on programme and battery size. Households on wholesale-pegged plans (like Amber) can earn more — sometimes $1,500+ — but with variable monthly returns.
Do I need to switch retailers to join a VPP in VIC?
Sometimes. Retailer-led VPPs (AGL, Origin, Powershop) require you to be on their retail plan. Operator-led programs (Tesla, Reposit, Amber, sonnen) operate alongside or as their own retail backend. We'll flag the trade-off when we get in touch.
Does VIC require VPP enrolment for the federal battery rebate?
No. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program requires your battery to be VPP-capable — meaning it can support enrolment — but actual enrolment is optional. You can claim the rebate and never join a VPP.