2025 Picks: Why energy giants want to control solar batteries
It was a decision driven by spite for Sydney man Peter Anderson. He was determined to buy a solar battery for his home so he could take money away from the big power companies, while never receiving a hefty power bill again. But his plan came unstuck after agreeing to participate in a so-called virtual power plant. Today, energy reporter David Mercer on Peter’s dilemma, how giving back to the grid really works and whether it’s worth it. First published 26 May, 2025 Featured: Dan Mercer, ABC energy reporter
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It was a decision driven by spite for Sydney man Peter Anderson.
He was determined to buy a solar battery for his home so he could take money away from the big power companies, while never receiving a hefty power bill again.
But his plan came unstuck after agreeing to participate in a so-called virtual power plant.
Today, energy reporter David Mercer on Peter’s dilemma, how giving back to the grid really works and whether it’s worth it.
First published 26 May, 2025
Featured:
Dan Mercer, ABC energy reporter