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Ausgrid and Government Launch Trials for Distributed Solar and Battery Storage

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What happened

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Ausgrid has begun an AU$13.2 million trial, backed by Australian Renewable Energy Agency, to store surplus rooftop solar in community batteries across Sydney and the Central Coast. Separately, the NSW and Australian Government announced an AU$11 million virtual power plant pilot for social housing tenants in the Illawarra region.

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Why it matters

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These publicly funded pilots are designed to extend the benefits of distributed solar and battery storage to households that cannot install their own systems. The Australian government is providing significant funding to support the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in the region.

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Who's involved

  • AusgridConducting the AU$13.2 million trial to store surplus rooftop solar in community batteries.
  • Australian Renewable Energy AgencyProviding financial backing and support for the community battery and VPP pilots.
  • Australian GovernmentProviding federal funding, including AU$10 million, for the social housing energy initiative.
  • Government of New South WalesInvolved in the AU$11 million virtual power plant pilot for social housing tenants.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AusgridSpeculative

    Ausgrid might see changes in network demand and energy management costs due to the community battery trials.

  • Australian Renewable Energy AgencySpeculative

    Australian Renewable Energy Agency may see increased investment in clean energy start-ups and pilot projects.

  • Government of New South WalesSpeculative

    The Government of New South Wales could influence future policy regarding renewable energy zone development and social housing energy performance.

  • Australian GovernmentSpeculative

    The Australian Government may see increased federal funding commitments directed toward distributed energy infrastructure.

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