No, you don't need solar panels to participate! While businesses with solar can sell their excess energy, any business can join as a buyer. Through platforms like Localvolts, you can purchase energy directly from local solar producers, often at rates more competitive than standard retail tariffs. This gives all businesses access to potentially cheaper, greener energy without the upfront investment in solar infrastructure.

P2P energy trading utilises the existing electricity grid infrastructure for the physical delivery of energy. When you buy energy from another participant, the electricity still flows through the traditional grid network. What changes is the commercial arrangement – instead of purchasing exclusively from a retailer, you're buying directly from other generators.

Localvolts, as an authorised electricity retailer, manages all the necessary interactions with the grid operators and market systems, ensuring compliance with regulations while enabling the peer-to-peer transactions. Network charges (the cost of using the grid) are transparently passed through to participants.

Localvolts operates on a transparent fee structure based on your business's annual imported energy consumption. For business customers in South Australia, the daily fees (inclusive of GST) are:

• Category 1 (Up to 40 MWh/year): $1.32 per day
• Category 2 (>40 MWh to 100 MWh/year): $2.42 per day
• Category 3 (>100 MWh to 160 MWh/year): $3.52 per day
• Category 4 (>160 MWh/year): $3.52 per day, plus 1% of the value of the imported energy

These are platform access fees; the actual cost of energy consumed will depend on the prices achieved in P2P trades or the wholesale spot market. All other charges (like network fees) are passed through without markup. Jousto can help you understand these costs in the context of your specific business and calculate the potential net savings.

Jousto enhances your P2P trading experience in several key ways:

• Energy Audits & Strategy: We analyse your current energy usage patterns and develop a tailored P2P strategy that aligns with your business objectives.
• Platform Setup & Configuration: We handle the technical aspects of joining Localvolts and configure your buying or selling preferences for optimal results.
• Intelligent Automation: Our energy automation systems can dynamically adjust your consumption, storage, or generation in response to real-time market signals, maximising financial benefits without requiring constant manual oversight.
• Ongoing Optimisation: We continuously monitor your P2P performance and refine your strategy as market conditions or your business needs evolve.
• Education & Support: We demystify the P2P process, providing clear explanations and responsive support throughout your journey.

Essentially, Jousto transforms what could be a complex technical undertaking into a straightforward, managed service that delivers tangible benefits for your business.

Yes, Localvolts operates as an authorised electricity retailer serving residential and business customers across multiple states, including South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.

Jousto's P2P energy trading services are available to businesses throughout these regions, with particular expertise in the South Australian market. The specific regulatory frameworks and network tariffs may vary slightly between states, but the core benefits of P2P trading are accessible across these territories.

If you're interested in P2P trading for your business, contact Jousto for a consultation specific to your location and circumstances.