Aussie Grid
Locals sharing solar and batteries. AI that helps neighbours trade energy so everyone saves.
Aussie Grid
Locals sharing solar and batteries. AI that helps neighbours trade energy so everyone saves.
Locals sharing solar and batteries. AI that helps neighbours trade energy so everyone saves.
The Mackay Pilot
The Mackay pilot
The Mackay Pilot allows households with solar and batteries to share excess power directly with their neighbours. Instead of sending power back to the grid, you can support other local homes while lowering your own energy costs.
Submit your details via the form on this page or the Contact page. We’ll get in touch to discuss the pilot.
Submit your details via the form on this page or the Contact page. We’ll get in touch to discuss the pilot.
If selected, you’ll receive an onboarding pack and be invited to join the pilot group.
If selected, you’ll receive an onboarding pack and be invited to join the pilot group.
We ensure your system is ready to share energy with the local network.
We ensure your system is ready to share energy with the local network.
Start benefiting from local energy sharing and see the impact on your bills
The Mackay Pilot allows households with solar and batteries to share excess power directly with their neighbours. Instead of sending power back to the grid, you can support other local homes while lowering your own energy costs.
The process in more detail
The process in more detail
Lets dive into the details of how it works, want even further in depth information, fill in our contact form.
Register your interest
You fill out the form on the website with your details.
Register your interest
You fill out the form on the website with your details.
Selection & onboarding
We review applications and select participants for Phase 1. You’ll be contacted to confirm participation and sign a simple agreement.
Selection & onboarding
We review applications and select participants for Phase 1. You’ll be contacted to confirm participation and sign a simple agreement.
Set up & connect
We check your solar + battery system (or help connect you to a local CEC approved solar contactor partner to get one installed). You may need to download a simple app or portal to monitor your energy sharing.
Set up & connect
We check your solar + battery system (or help connect you to a local CEC approved solar contactor partner to get one installed). You may need to download a simple app or portal to monitor your energy sharing.
Start sharing & saving
Your system begins sharing excess solar with other homes in the Mackay network. You can track your usage and savings.
Start sharing & saving
Your system begins sharing excess solar with other homes in the Mackay network. You can track your usage and savings.
FAQ
Your questions, answered!
What do I need to join the Mackay Pilot?
Do I need a battery to take part?
How much can I expect to save?
Is there any cost to join?
What do I need to join the Mackay Pilot?
Do I need a battery to take part?
How much can I expect to save?
Is there any cost to join?
What happens if I move house during the pilot?
How is the energy sharing managed?
Are there any ongoing costs after the pilot ends?
What is Phase 2 and when will it happen?
What happens if I move house during the pilot?
How is the energy sharing managed?
Are there any ongoing costs after the pilot ends?
What is Phase 2 and when will it happen?
Be one of the first homes sharing solar power with your neighbours.
Made in Mackay, supporting regional Queensland.
Be one of the first homes sharing solar power with your neighbours.
Made in Mackay, supporting regional Queensland.
Be one of the first homes sharing solar power with your neighbours.