Connect to Origin Loop Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to score a $200 sign-up bonus* and $1/kWh for energy drawn from your battery and sent to the grid.
Origin Loop, an innovative initiative from Origin Energy, redefines energy management through its cutting-edge Virtual Power Plant (VPP) framework. Visualise an advanced energy grid utilising intelligent technology to pinpoint peak energy demands. It intricately coordinates diverse energy assets, transforming them into a unified force reminiscent of a compact power station.
Your home solar battery becomes a pivotal contributor, channeling renewable energy to reinforce the broader network. The orchestration begins with the Loop assessing data from various sources, including weather forecasts, usage data, market trends, and historical consumption patterns. Subsequently, it connects to compatible smart systems, managing consumption and redistributing excess energy to the grid for stability.
By joining Origin Loop, you actively contribute to grid stability during high-demand phases. With a capped annual limit of 200kWh on energy exports and the flexibility of no lock-in contracts, Origin Loop empowers homeowners to take control of their energy usage and help relieve pressure on the grid at times of high demand. Discover how you can become a part of Origin Loop with Smart Energy Answers.
when you join Origin Loop VPP and become an Origin electricity customer
200kWh annual cap on Origin Loop event energy exports and – leave at anytime
from your battery and sent to the grid during Origin Loop events
applied as credits to your Origin electricity bill
for insights and transparency on battery usage
The Origin Loop VPP in-app experience provides transparency on energy discharged from your battery and credits you’ve earned in a simple snapshot.
Excess energy from your solar panels is stored in your battery, powering your home after the sun.
From time to time, this energy can also be distributed to the grid in periods of peak demand.
Which can then help power other houses and earn you credits on your electricity bill.
A compatible battery and inverter installed at your home
An operational solar system of at least 5kW capacity, that is compatible with your inverter
Continuous and reliable internet connection
An active Origin electricity plan
To enroll in the Origin Loop VPP program, you must meet the following criteria:
Unfortunately, if you or anyone in your household relies on life support equipment, you will not be eligible to participate in the Origin Loop Virtual Power Plant program.
You’ll get the credit reflected on your first electricity bill following your connection to Origin Loop. This can occur in the next month or quarter, depending on your billing cycle.
Yes, feed-in tariffs remain applicable when you have a battery. If you take this offer, you’ll still continue to receive your feed-in tariff according to the terms of your energy agreement.
Origin solar customers receive a feed-in tariff for surplus solar power generated by their systems. Any excess energy beyond their needs is fed back into the electricity grid. This surplus earns customers a tariff, which is then credited to their electricity bill.
With a battery system like the Sungrow SBR HV 9.6 or Tesla Powerwall, you can store any excess energy your system generates. However, in certain scenarios—such as when your energy usage is low or non-existent on a particular day, and your home battery is fully charged—you may still have surplus power to export to the grid, resulting in you receiving a feed-in tariff.
We will not utilise your battery for the VPP during blackouts.
Before we can connect you to Origin Loop, you’ll need to inform your current provider of your intention to switch.
The amount can vary based on the electricity demand on the grid at any given time. However, customers using a Tesla Powerwall 2 will always retain a minimum of 20% capacity.
