The sun is your friend. Unless you\u2019re a vampire. In which case, good on you for being one of those progressive folk who know enough about the internet to find a pretty specific blog post spruiking the benefits of BYO-ing your own solar battery \u2013 including an extra $200 bonus! Let us break down the specifics\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s take things back a step by introducing Origin Loop<\/a>, and our Virtual Power Plant<\/a> (VPP). Origin Loop is transforming the way people harness their solar energy<\/a> by connecting hundreds of thousands of batteries<\/a> and panels<\/a> \u2014 and other energy assets like hot water systems and EVs \u2014 across countless locations and combining them into one big, virtual power station<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The beauty of Origin Loop<\/a> is its power to help balance the grid at times of peak demand<\/a>, reducing the reliance on coal, gas and renewables that feed into the grid. When customers connect virtually to Loop, then generate solar energy through their home solar system and store it in their battery, Origin can pull on this stored energy. This energy can then be fed back into the grid, reduce the reliance on coal and gas. There are also perks in it for you too, at the moment, you\u2019ll receive $1<\/a> \u2013 every time Origin discharges one kW of power from your battery and gives it to the grid.Why join the Loop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s also a cherry on top, just to sweeten the deal. If you connect your eligible battery<\/a> to Origin Loop on a no lock-in contract, you\u2019ll get a $200<\/a> credit included on your next energy bill. That\u2019s what we like to call a sign-up bonus. A little thank you for joining the VPP. On top of all that, you\u2019ll get full visibility when Origin discharges power from your battery in our easy-to-use mobile app<\/a>. And for added peace of mind, we\u2019ll ensure you always have at least 20% of battery charge during a Loop event. So, you don\u2019t need to worry about running out of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n