Social Housing Virtual Power Plant

### ⚡ Project Overview The City and Environment Directorate of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is seeking expressions of interest for the **Social Housing Virtual Power Plant (VPP)** project. This initiative involves the installation, operation, and maintenance of rooftop solar and battery systems across approximately 7,500 social housing properties within the ACT. ### 🎯 Objectives and Scope The primary goal of this project is to facilitate a fair and inclusive energy transition while providing direct financial relief to social housing tenants through reduced energy bills. Key deliverables include: * **Infrastructure Deployment:** Large-scale installation of solar PV and battery storage systems. * **VPP Management:** Ongoing operation and maintenance of the integrated virtual power plant. * **System Reliability:** Enhancing the stability and efficiency of the local energy grid. * **Economic Impact:** Supporting local economic development through sustainable energy practices. ### 📋 Procurement Process This is a two-stage procurement process starting with an open **Expression of Interest (EOI)**, which will be followed by a limited **Request for Proposal (RFP)**. Interested parties should note that this project is classified as Territory Funded Work and is subject to the **Secure Local Jobs Code**. ### 📅 Key Information * **Industry Briefing:** An online briefing is scheduled for 4 May 2026, at 02:00 pm. Registration for this session closes on 30 April 2026, at 02:00 pm. * **Keywords:** Virtual Power Plant, VPP, Solar Energy, Battery Storage, Social Housing, Renewable Energy, ACT Government, Secure Local Jobs Code, Energy Transition.