Solar the neighbourly way.

"Households taking part in the so-called virtual energy network are given a smart meter and hooked up to a scheme allowing them to buy from or sell to other participants in their local area.

In order to participate, they must go through small, privately-owned electricity retailer Energy Locals, which uses third party software to handle the trades."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-06/no-solar-no-problem-trial-aims-to-overcome-energy-gulf/105377506

Landmark trial to enable energy trading between solar homes and those without

For all Australia's success in adopting rooftop solar, millions of people are missing out. Now a new trial is aiming to overcome that divide through trading. 

ABC News