Virtual Power Plant Guide

VoltX Energy's Virtual Power Plant Guide

Join the Virtual Power Plant Program and let your solar and battery system work smarter. Reduce your energy costs, support the grid, and earn credits effortlessly.

What is a Virtual Power Plant?

A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a network that connects thousands of home solar and battery systems. Instead of relying on traditional power stations, it draws stored energy from homes to support the electricity grid when it’s needed most.

It’s a smarter, more sustainable way to manage energy across Australia and a powerful way to get more from your battery.

How Do VPPs Work?

When you join a VPP, your battery becomes part of a smart system that responds to real-time energy needs. It charges when solar is abundant and discharges during peak demand to help balance the grid.

Your home stays powered, and you get paid for the energy you share. Everything runs automatically in the background, with no extra effort on your part.

Why Join the VoltX Energy VPP?

Earn More from Your Battery

Maximise your solar investment by getting paid for the energy you don’t use. With available rebates, you can save even more and reduce the time it takes to pay off your system.

Help Power a Stronger Australia

Your participation strengthens the Australian energy grid, reducing blackouts and dependence on non-renewable energy. Start contributing to a sustainable future today.

Enjoy Smarter, Effortless Energy

Our system runs quietly in the background, managing your battery for peak performance. It chooses the best times to store or share energy, so you get more from your setup without any extra effort.

WHY SIGN UP?

We’re Compatible with Amber Electric!

VoltX™ Neovolt works seamlessly with Amber Electric to help you unlock more value from your solar and battery system. With real-time pricing and SmartShift automation, you can earn more, spend less, and stay fully in control.

Who Is Amber Electric?

Amber is an Aussie electricity retailer that gives you direct access to wholesale energy prices. Their smart tech works with your battery to help you get paid more when prices rise, automate your energy use, and support a cleaner grid.

Earn the Most When the Grid Needs You

With direct access to the wholesale market, Amber pays you more when prices surge — especially during peak demand in the evening. Your battery automatically discharges power back to the grid at the most profitable times.

Smart Automation with SmartShift

SmartShift is Amber’s intelligent battery software that manages your system automatically. It monitors real-time energy prices and decides the best times to charge or sell power — so your battery works harder for you, without any extra effort.

Total Flexibility, On Your Terms

You’re in charge. Override automation any time, preserve battery charge when needed, or switch modes with a tap. No lock-ins — just smarter energy, personalised to you.