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Which VPPs accept the Alpha ESS battery?
11 of 15 VPPs officially connect Alpha ESS as of June 2026.
Alpha ESS is an all-in-one residential system. It uses LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells — the chemistry most common in Australian home storage, valued for safety and long cycle life. Across the 15 Virtual Power Plants we track in Australia, Alpha ESS is officially connected by 11 and conditionally supported by 1. Below: each VPP that accepts it, the reward types on offer, and the states where you can join.
Alpha ESS is a Chinese energy-storage specialist founded in 2012, offering all-in-one residential systems.
In Australia: One of the more established battery brands in Australia, with a local presence and broad VPP acceptance.
Reputation & quality: Regarded as a dependable mid-market all-in-one option.
A neutral, general-information summary — always assess the specific model’s specs, warranty and current CEC listing before buying.
Almost every battery eligible for the federal rebate is VPP-capable in hardware. Whether Alpha ESS appears on a given retailer's VPP list depends on that brand's integration work with the retailer, not on battery quality.
11 VPPs officially list Alpha ESS. The grouped list on this page shows each one and how it pays.
VPPs cycle your battery a little more. Check your Alpha ESS warranty terms (cycles/throughput) and the VPP's reserve settings before joining.
