Fox ESS has announced a partnership with Origin Energy, enabling customers with Fox ESS home battery storage systems to participate in Origin’s Loop virtual power plant (VPP) programme in Australia.
Fox ESS manufactures advanced inverters, energy storage systems and smart energy solutions for residential and commercial applications.
The integration enables Fox ESS battery owners to connect their systems to Origin’s automated VPP network, which manages distributed energy resources to provide grid services while generating revenue for participants.
Origin’s Loop VPP uses smart automation technology to coordinate home energy devices across its network, with participating battery systems automatically charging and discharging based on grid conditions and market signals. Fox ESS customers can now access three distinct Origin battery plans through the partnership.
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It is claimed that the Origin Battery Lite plan offers participants up to AU$400 (US$282) in first-year value, paying AU$1 per kWh for energy exports when grid demand requires it, capped at 200kWh annually. This option remains available with any Origin electricity plan, providing flexibility for existing customers.
Origin’s Battery Maximiser plan provides uncapped export earnings with automated VPP participation, featuring a peak feed-in tariff of 22 cents per kWh. The system automatically manages charging and discharging cycles to optimise customer earnings based on market conditions and grid requirements.
For customers preferring manual control over their battery systems, Origin offers the Battery Starter plan, which excludes VPP participation but provides an 18-cent peak feed-in tariff with uncapped solar and battery exports.
Chris Zondanos, general manager of electrify and new connections at Origin, said the partnership reflects the company’s commitment to expanding customer options.
“We’re delighted to be working with the team at Fox ESS. Their batteries have quickly become a popular choice in the Australian market, and this integration reflects our commitment to provide more options for our customers to get the best value.”
The timing coincides with Fox ESS’s launch of its CQ6 High Voltage Battery in the Australian market. The new battery storage features higher energy density and modular design.
Australia’s VPP market has experienced significant growth as energy retailers and technology providers seek to aggregate distributed battery capacity for grid services and market participation.
In particular, the industry has seen major growth thanks to the Australian government’s AU$2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which commenced on 1 July 2025. ESN Premium heard that this subsidy scheme will likely turn the country into a ‘red-hot market’ for BESS.
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