Battery-powered households shun virtual power plants selling stored solar to grid
By energy reporter Daniel Mercer

In short:
Thousands of households with rooftop solar and a battery are not sharing its energy.

Experts say it’s because of a deep distrust consumers have with energy companies that act as the middle man between the energy market and households.

Regulators are concerned that it could lead to a less efficient electricity grid and result in higher costs for households.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-06/virtual-power-plants-uptake-solar-renewable-energy-batteries/106998112