‘Low-hanging fruit’: New deal lets neighbours trade excess solar power
Households are trading excess solar power directly, improving savings for non-solar consumers through virtual energy networks. Deakin University's study revealed that transactions delivered an average of 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, benefiting approximately 100 non-solar participants. This innovative model addresses the grid's excess electricity issues while promoting energy transition among all consumers.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 05:45 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 05:50 UTC
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