Merri-bek City Council in Melbourne has become a leader in grassroots energy transition, taking a hands-on, human-centred approach to helping residents electrify their homes and cut emissions.

State issues stern warning over misleading promotions and "false claims" about the soon-to-launch residential battery rebate and no-interest loan scheme. 

The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.

The nature of the latest home battery technology means customers can use the rebate to go big on storage for less overall cost than a small battery.

How to choose the right battery, why VPP (Virtual Power Plant) compatibility matters, what the rebate covers, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Tesla-driving sparkie from Get Off Gas, Brendan Lang, breaks down the key things to consider before buying a battery, from system sizing and blackout protection to VPPs and rebates.

Clean Energy Regulator convicts New South Wales man of multiple offences relating to fraudulent claims under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. 

Chinese solar manufacturing giant unveils new hybrid interdigitated back-contact (HIBC) solar module topping 700W and with world-leading efficiency. 

Australian electricity and gas retailer offers customers cash-back reward for investing in solar and/or battery solutions, through a new partnership.

RedEarth CEO Marc Sheldon on the evolution of home batteries, the company's new "Microgrid in a Box" offering, and why he's not a fan of VPPs. Plus news of the week.

New home battery designed and engineered "from the ground up" in Australia launches on local market in time for the federal rebate launch.

Government announces an extra $400 rebate for households who opt for an Australian-made heat pump hot water system through state subsidy scheme.

Rooftop solar slump continues into fifth month, as the calm before the home battery rebate storm keeps a dampener on new PV installations.

A two-pronged state and federal home battery incentive promises to roughly double the discounts available to solar households – including for joining a VPP.

Clean Energy Regulator has permanently suspended the operations of a solar installation company over electrical licence misuse.

New data shows the climate-friendly heating technology was installed in record number of new homes in 2024.