Tesla won't free up use of its batteries (standards-based remote control)
Australian Tesla battery owners face limitations due to Tesla's restrictions on local interactions with third parties. Experts recommend government mandates for battery interoperability to prevent financial losses and grid instability.
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Australian owners of Tesla batteries are facing limitations in reaping full benefits due to Tesla's restrictions on the devices' ability to interact locally with third parties. Tesla disables the capability for users to alter power usage remotely, hindering them from participating in lucrative revenue streams like selling power back to the grid. Industry experts suggest that federal and state governments should impose mandates on Tesla to enable interoperability of batteries under the AS4777 connection standard. Without this, the grid may require billions in extra investment to manage energy storage effectively. The lack of local control interfaces on Tesla batteries could lead to financial losses for owners and hinder grid stability. Authorities are urged to enforce standards that promote interoperability and access for consumer energy resources. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission emphasizes the importance of ensuring competition is not substantially lessened by restrictions on access or product interoperability. Overall, stakeholders advocate for empowering households with the flexibility to choose home batteries and service providers to maximize benefits in Australia's energy transformation towards renewables.
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