Batteries on the Grid or in the Garage | Sydney News

Millions of Aussie homes with solar panels and batteries are sitting idle, refusing to share stored energy with the grid—even though it could save them money. Regulators are alarmed: without more households joining virtual power plant programs, the grid risks becoming less efficient and costing everyone more. The main barrier? Trust—people want independence, not handing control to energy companies. A new player is launching later this year, letting consumers trade electricity directly on the market, challenging the old model. But direct selling comes with big risks. For now, many stick with the traditional setup, while others like Chris Richardson find their own sweet spot—and are happy with the results. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/535a590adb9b1fe8