Why are Village Energy and Amber partnering?
One of the issues affecting solar homes across Australia at the moment is negative feed-in tariffs for solar exports at times. This is a price signal from the market as a result of solar doing such a good job at generating large amounts of energy during the day. Amber is partnering with Village Energy to deliver a self-installed solar curtailment device that will shut down solar exports when feed-in tariffs drop below zero. As part of an initial trial, eligible Amber for Batteries customers will receive a device for free. After the trial, Amber hopes to offer eligible solar customers the device at a low price.
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Who is Village Energy and what is Voltello?
Village Energy is based in Perth, Western Australia. We are an energy technology company established in 2017. Village Energy works with households and energy companies to address energy challenges by using grid-edge technology to help manage Local ...
How do I download Village Energy's Linkit+ app?
Use these QR codes to download the Linkit+ app, or search "Linkit+ Village Energy" in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. You can also find the LinkIt+ App using the following App and Play Store links:
How do I download Village Energy's Voltello App?
Use these QR codes to download the Voltello app, or tap on the links below to open the app in the Play/App Store. You can also visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and search for "Voltello Village Energy."
What is a NMI and why does Village Energy need it?
What is a National Meter Identifier (NMI)? A National Meter Identifier (NMI) is a unique 10 or 11-digit number assigned to your electricity connection point. It helps to identify the specific location where your electricity meter is installed, ...
How does 'Solar for Amber' actually work?
The Solar for Amber automation plan adjusts your inverter output so that exports are avoided when the Amber feed-in price goes negative. When does the automation run? Amber refresh their price every 5 minutes, so that's how often your Voltello device ...