Grants for trials of demand response, demand aggregation and integrating distributed generation assets

The South Australian Government is funding trials that can show how new and distributed technologies can help make the grid more efficient and reward consumers for managing their own demand.

UPDATE

Closing date - extended to 21 December 2018

Please note that the original closing date for applications has been extended by one week. The new closing date is 5pm (ACDT), Friday 21 December 2018.

Q&A

The following Q&A have been prepared based on questions asked by interested parties. Any updates to the Q&A will be notified to registered parties by email and published here:

• Demand Management Trials Program frequently asked questions 26 November 2018 (PDF 105.7 KB)
• Demand Management Trials Program frequently asked questions 8 December 2018 (PDF 493.4 KB)

Information session

An industry information session was held on 3 December 2018 for organisations interested in applying for grants under the Demand Management Trials Program. Copies of the presentations are available for download:

• South Australian Electricity Report – AEMO (PDF 386.1 KB)
• Current South Australian Context – DEM (PDF 2.3 MB)
• South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme – DEM (PDF 188.6 KB)

Applications

Applications for the grants close on 21 December 2018.

Under this program, grants of up to $2.5 million are available, with applicants expected to at least match the amount of grant funding being sought. Grants will be allocated through a competitive process based on the merit of applications.

Download the Program guidelines (PDF 1.8 MB)

Applications should be submitted using the application form (PDF 680.6 KB).

Businesses and other organisations can register their interest receiving further communications about the Demand Management Trials Program by emailing DMTrials@sa.gov.au

It is anticipated that successful applicants will be notified in early 2019.