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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Technology
Peter Hannam

Tesla won’t free up use of its batteries, leaving owners unable to reap full benefits

A Tesla battery in a home
Experts warn that Tesla batteries sold in Australia have a key function which could allow users to sell power back to the grid disabled. Photograph: Michelle Coxall/The Guardian

Australian owners of Tesla batteries could miss out on lucrative revenue streams because the US energy giant restricts the devices’ ability to interact locally with third parties and authorities continue to dither over setting and enforcing standards.

An increasing number of products from air conditioners to hot water heaters and solar panels can be controlled remotely, and consumers can sign deals rewarding them for altering power usage during peak load periods, including supplying electricity to grid.

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