As the fastest adopters of rooftop solar in the world, Australia is racing ahead of everyone in this regard. And with 30 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired energy planned to disappear by 2040, we need to harness as much of that solar as possible. 

Increased PV adoption rates, along with smarter storage are part of the solution, and mid-sized community batteries are one way of achieving that.

They’re a lower cost, more effective approach than household batteries, and can reduce potentially damaging energy flows during peak periods by about 50 per cent.

In order for community batteries to fulfill their potential, however, they need to be visible to the network operator, and the energy market. They need to be able to interact with the grid, allowing for dynamic network agreements, for example, and they need to support the fair and equitable distribution of their services. The ultimate goal is for market participation to be possible for all. 

The good news is, we already offer behind-the-meter and front-of-meter solutions to make this happen.