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Why energy giants want to control solar batteries
Manage episode 484779744 series 2071258
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.
Featured:
Dan Mercer, ABC energy reporter
2202 episodes
Manage episode 484779744 series 2071258
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.
Featured:
Dan Mercer, ABC energy reporter
2202 episodes
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