Question 1

How do I become part of the sonnenVPP?

Accepted Answer

The participation requirements vary depending on your place of residence. Generally, a sonnenBatterie, a SmartMeter, and a suitable electricity contract are prerequisites for joining the sonnenVPP. For more information, click here.

Question 2

What happens to my battery when I join the sonnenVPP?

Accepted Answer

Your battery is connected with thousands of others in the sonnenVPP to participate in the energy market. It helps balance fluctuations in the power grid by storing or releasing energy based on supply and demand. The electricity is directed exactly where it's needed, stabilizing the grid. Plus, your battery earns money for you during this process! You don't have to worry about doing anything, the sonnen team accesses your battery via the internet, using smart algorithms to operate it as efficiently as possible. It always takes into account your anticipated self-consumption and current weather data.

Question 3

How do I benefit financially from participating in the sonnenVPP?

Accepted Answer

How exactly you can benefit financially from the sonnenVPP depends on the design of the national energy market. In some countries, due to regulatory and structural conditions, we can leverage the potential of our technology more effectively, providing even more advantages to our customers there. If you want to learn more about participation and the benefits in your region, click here.

Question 4

Does the sonnenVPP have an impact on the performance and lifespan of my battery?

Accepted Answer

sonnen provide one of the longest warranties in the market for your sonnenBatterie: 10 years or 10,000 cycles. For comparison: If your battery is fully charged and discharged once daily for self-consumption over 10 years, that's only 3,650 cycles. So, over 6,000 cycles remain unused.

Question 5

Can I connect my sonnenBattery to Amber to take advantage of wholesale energy pricing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, owners of an AC Coupled sonnenBatterie can now join Amber and control their sonnenBatterie through a third-party management gateway called Voltello. The gateway is easy to install by the battery owner, and control can be set based on the 5-minute pricing signals from Amber. sonnen Australia has partnered with Perth based company Village Energy to provide this droplet. For more information and purchasing details please follow this link. www.village.energy