Discover Energy and AlphaESS are giving one lucky winner the chance to be part of the green energy revolution. Sign up to a Discover Energy plan by the 15th December 2021 and be in the running to win a free AlphaESS SMILE-B3-PLUS home battery ($5000 RRP). A runner up will also be drawn to win […]
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Why Discover Energy is a (true) green energy retailer.
Why is Discover Energy a green energy retailer? Because renewable energy is at the very core of what we do. Here are a few more reasons: No vested interests in power generation that’s not 100% green. Unlike other retailers in the market, Discover Energy is privately owned by Aussie investors with no vested interests in […]
We are Hiring! Job Opportunities at Discover Energy
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5 Minute Energy Settlements: What does this mean for VPP customers?
On October 1, 2021, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) – who is responsible for the settlement of all electricity bought and sold through the National Electricity Market – made significant changes to their wholesale settlement process, allowing them to settle wholesale energy on a 5-minute basis in line with the 5-minute settlement process of dispatch generators. One question we’ve been asked by some Discover Energy customers, is how these changes by AEMO may affect our services, and specifically for our Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
Discover Energy wins Mozo Experts Choice Awards 2021!
Discover Energy wins two 2021 Mozo Experts Choice Awards for Energy!
Discover Energy VPP reaches 1000 households!
In September, Discover Energy achieved the incredible milestone of 1000 households connected to the Discover Energy VPP (Virtual Power Plant)! This means that more than 1000 households across Australia are achieving independence from the grid, producing renewable energy and being rewarded for it through Discover Energy’s VPP benefits including premium feed-ins (Premium Offer/Victorian Offer) and […]
Now open: Gas in Victoria!
Discover Energy is delighted to announce that it is now licensed to retail gas in Victoria for sites serviced by Australian Gas Networks Limited (Envestra) and SP AusNet distribution networks.* Customers in these regions can now sign up to both electricity and gas plans and take full advantage of Discover Energy’s fuss-free, great value plans […]
What is the deal with Virtual Power Plants? The Public and Private Benefits of VPPs
Why are Virtual Power Plants (#VPP) key to greener and cheaper energy for all? And why is joining a VPP a “no-brainer” for anyone who has solar + battery? The Discover Energy VPP team discuss.
Get DE VPP Ready: A short guide
So you want to get virtual power plant ready. You want blackout protection through your solar battery and independence from the electricity grid, while also enjoying premium solar feed-in rates and make money selling excess battery to the grid via Discover Energy’s trading platform. Here’s the 4 things you’ll need to join the Discover Energy VPP
Discover Energy announces full VPP API integration with Huawei FusionSolar
Discover Energy is delighted to announce the full API integration of their Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform with Huawei FusionSolar, becoming the first VPP in Australia to integrate with Huawei.