Electricity in Tasmania
Tasmania is part of the NEM, linked to the mainland by the Basslink interconnector, and generates predominantly hydroelectricity. The retail market is contestable and the network is run by TasNetworks. Battery support is the federal discount plus the state's interest-free Energy Saver Loan.
Federal only
TAS battery rebate: No state battery rebate; federal discount only, plus the interest-free Energy Saver Loan. Compare underlying energy prices at Energy Made Easy (AER) ↗.
VPPs available in Tasmania
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CovaU VPPEvent credit
VPP event: bill credits for energy your battery contributes during events (rate set by CovaU; published in your plan).
LocalvoltsP2P wholesale
Model: you buy and sell at real-time wholesale prices and set your own buy/sell offers in 5-minute intervals — fully market-exposed, no fixed credit or feed-in.
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FAQ
How many VPPs are available in Tasmania?
2 Virtual Power Plants accept home batteries in Tasmania: CovaU VPP, Localvolts.
Is there a TAS battery rebate in 2026?
No state battery rebate; federal discount only, plus the interest-free Energy Saver Loan.