• IPART to update the PDRS Method Guide to clarify several BESS key points.
• NSW BESS Battery Scheme is now live with Ecovantage.

IPART has updated its PDRS Method Guide to clarify several key points regarding BESS for 1 November launch.

IPART has updated its Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) Method Guide to clarify several key points regarding battery storage systems (BESS) ready for today’s (1 November) program launch.

Key Changes are as follows:

BESS1 Co-payment

The co-payment for the BESS1 activity, which involves installing a behind-the-meter battery system, now applies per battery system or National Metering Identifier (NMI).

BESS2 Demand Response Contracts

It has been clarified that the demand response contract for the BESS2 activity, which involves signing up a battery system for demand response, does not need to be signed by the Demand Response Aggregator.

Battery System Capacity Limit

Battery systems with a total usable battery capacity of 28kWh or greater are no longer eligible for the PDRS. Additionally, certificates cannot be created for the first 28 kWh of larger systems, even if they are comprised of multiple smaller batteries.

BESS1 & 2 PDRS activities are now available to trade with Ecovantage.

The long awaited PDRS Battery scheme is finally here. To streamline the process for BESS creations, Ecovantage has partnered with two industry-leading technology companies, Formbay and Bridgeselect.

Formbay

Formbay are a renowned software solution designed specifically for the Australian solar industry, will play a crucial role in automating and simplifying the creation of Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). By leveraging Formbay’s advanced technology, users can seamlessly register their solar installations and manage their data.

Bridgeselect

Bridgeselect are a trusted partner in the renewable energy sector, is committed to driving innovation and efficiency. As one of the selected technology partners for the Solar Panel Validation project by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER), Bridgeselect brings expertise in developing cutting-edge solutions for the solar industry.

 

Through these partnerships, Ecovantage aims to empower partners by simplifying the PDRS Battery Scheme process.

Please visit our Battery Rebate page for further information on the scheme and to register your business with Ecovantage.

At Ecovantage, we consistently analyse market activity, policy changes, consultation releases, and creation rates in conjunction with wider landscape activity. This allows us to keep our clients at the forefront of all relevant changes, and to leverage the advantage that this presents. Thank you for your continued support, and please reach out if you have any general or project-specific questions.