CovaU VPP Plan terms
| Program type | Battery VPP |
|---|---|
| Status | Open to new customers |
| Run by | CovaU |
| Retailer you must be with | CovaU |
| Credits | VPP event credit: 15c per kWh, for battery discharge during VPP events, 5pm to 9pm; outside events your normal feed-in tariff applies Free import window: $0/kWh, 11am to 2pm, per CovaU's plan table |
| Fees | None stated on the operator's page |
| Control of your battery | Reserve: approximately 20% of your battery's usable capacity; CovaU won't dispatch below your reserve setting |
| Lock-in | Bring your own battery: month to month, no lock-in. Discounted battery offer: a three-year term with a pro-rata early termination fee of up to $2,000 (incl. GST). Either way you can end the agreement on 30 days' notice. |
| States and areas | NSW, VIC |
| Solar requirement | None stated on the operator's page |
Who can join
- CovaU electricity customer (the program assumes CovaU bills you)
- A compatible battery (CovaU confirms compatibility on enquiry)
Eligible batteries
CovaU doesn't publish a battery list on the page we checked. Ask CovaU before you join.
See every program's list side by side in the VPP battery compatibility table.
Worth knowing
- Under CovaU's VPP agreement, your rights to the NSW VPP incentive (Peak Demand Reduction Scheme) are assigned to CovaU.
Getting a battery that works with CovaU VPP Plan
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate requires the battery to be VPP-capable, whether or not you join a VPP. If you want CovaU VPP Plan in particular, tell your installer so the battery and inverter match CovaU's list. Our 30-second check shows your rebate and puts you in touch with a CEC-accredited installer.
Common questions
How much does CovaU VPP Plan pay?
As at 29 September 2026, CovaU VPP Plan pays: VPP event credit: 15c per kWh, for battery discharge during VPP events, 5pm to 9pm; outside events your normal feed-in tariff applies; Free import window: $0/kWh, 11am to 2pm, per CovaU's plan table. Source: CovaU: Solar and battery plans, checked 29 September 2026.
Which batteries work with CovaU VPP Plan?
CovaU doesn't publish a battery list on the page we checked. Ask CovaU before you join.
Is there a lock-in with CovaU VPP Plan?
Bring your own battery: month to month, no lock-in. Discounted battery offer: a three-year term with a pro-rata early termination fee of up to $2,000 (incl. GST). Either way you can end the agreement on 30 days' notice.
Which states is CovaU VPP Plan available in?
NSW and VIC.