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Power prices, rebates, home batteries and Tasmania's energy transition — from the Shoreline News Energy Desk.

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Tasmanian Households Plug into Future with Expanding Virtual Power Plant Trials

27 Aug 2026 · Howrah

New community battery installations and a federal rebate are boosting Virtual Power Plant participation across Tasmania, including the Eastern Shore.