As Australia accelerates its transition to renewable energy, property developers and managers are exploring ways to integrate solar generation, battery storage, and EV charging technologies efficiently. Embedded networks provide a practical framework for this integration, particularly in multi-unit buildings, commercial precincts, and community developments.
At ENM Solutions, we help property developers, embedded network operators, small resource aggregators (SRA) and strata managers leverage embedded networks to connect renewable technologies, optimise energy use, and maintain compliance with market rules.
An embedded network is a privately owned electricity network that supplies multiple customers within a single site from one main (parent) connection to the grid. While each tenant or unit has individual metering, energy consumption/generation is centrally managed via a single connection point.
Key Features of Embedded Networks
This centralised structure makes it easier to integrate solar panels, batteries, and other consumer energy resources (CER).
Embedded networks allow consumer energy resources to work together efficiently. By pooling energy resources, property developments can lower costs, reduce emissions, and optimise energy use.
Solar PV systems are the most common renewable technology in embedded networks. Benefits include:
Embedded networks make it easier to manage and distribute solar energy efficiently across the site.
Batteries complement solar energy by storing excess power for later use, particularly during:
Battery Benefits in Embedded Networks
When combined with solar, batteries help embedded networks operate more independently and sustainably.
Embedded networks provide a flexible foundation for future energy demands, including:
Centralised energy management ensures these technologies operate efficiently without overloading the grid.
Integrating consumer energy resources within embedded networks requires compliance, metering, and a robust understanding of the energy market . As an AEMO-accredited Embedded Network Manager, ENM Solutions provides:
For best results, renewable integration should be considered early in development planning:
Planning ahead avoids expensive retrofits and ensures long-term benefits.
Embedded networks are more than a way to distribute electricity from a single connection point and reducing overall costs; they are a strategic enabler for renewable energy integration. By connecting solar, batteries, and emerging technologies, they optimise energy use, reduce emissions, and enhance grid resilience.
At ENM Solutions, we work with developers, property owners, and managers to implement embedded networks that are compliant, efficient, and ready for Australia’s energy transition. Learn more about our services to see how we can help your development integrate renewables seamlessly.
