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	Podcast:		ABC News Daily
	Episode:		Why energy giants want to control solar batteries
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:15:07
	Publish Date:		2025-05-25 16:00:00
	Description:		It was a decision driven by spite for Sydney man Peter Anderson. He was determined to buy a solar battery for his home so he could take money away from the big power companies, while never receiving a hefty power bill again. But his plan came unstuck after agreeing to participate in a so-called virtual power plant. Today, energy reporter David Mercer on Peter’s dilemma, how giving back to the grid really works and whether it’s worth it. Featured: Dan Mercer, ABC energy reporter
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