ARENA Funds $20.8M Project Jupiter for SWIS DER Integration

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated $20.8 million to Western Power for Project Jupiter, a three-year initiative aimed at seamlessly integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).

First Live DER Marketplace: Integrated with Australia’s wholesale energy market to enhance grid stability.

Scalable Solution: Builds on Project Symphony to enable large-scale participation of solar panels, batteries, and EVs.

Consumer Benefits: Households with DER can join Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), earn financial rewards, and lower electricity costs.

Grid Optimization: Better energy distribution reduces reliance on traditional power sources.

Growing DER Adoption in Western Australia

40% of SWIS households already have rooftop solar.

30,000 new solar systems installed annually.

Increasing uptake of home battery systems for energy storage.

Andrew Blaver, Western Power Head of Distribution Energy Transition:

“By 2028, all new DER connected to Western Australia’s network will be able to participate in a VPP, unlocking greater value for households.”

Darren Miller, ARENA CEO:

“Project Jupiter will help decarbonize the grid while ensuring reliability and affordability for consumers.”

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