On 2/2/24 11:32, David wrote:
I notice the original announcement is all about business:
I know similar microgrid schemes are running successfully now in
places like townhouse developments, but it's hard to see where the
financial magic happens on a larger scale.
It occurs to me that a much better domestic scheme would dispense with
the solar panels altogether, install a battery in a shed out the back,
and charge it at off-peak rates. In NSW there are two "controlled
load" rates with greatly reduced access & consumption tariffs.
Off-peak HWS traditionally created a market for the output of coal
burners but I've recently noticed off-peak meters running during the
middle of the day, presumably to absorb an excess of green power.
(Smart meters are mandatory for off-peak supplies).
Agree go for a battery rather than solar panels - you may even be paid
to store energy. Ausgrid looked at community batteries but I think their
provider, who they allowed to store batteries in AUSGRID substations,
came out on top (under regulation AUSGRID only has transmission not
generation or storage). They wanted regulation reviewed.
I met a man on an electric vespa like scooter and he said he had a deal
where he bought panels that were part of a virtual power station.
https://arena.gov.au/blog/what-are-virtual-power-plants-and-why-do-they-matter/
https://www.next-kraftwerke.com/vpp/virtual-power-plant
_David Lochrin_
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