New partnership offers a battery and software package to minimise grid electricity use and maximise the value of behind the meter resources.
“Self-reliant and in control:” Smarts plus battery deal puts power in consumer hands
New home, old appliances: Our data-driven journey to solar electrification
In a new house, it's a whole new world of home energy management and "electrification" possibilities as we shoot for net zero grid electricity.
Rooftop solar payback periods are back down to near record-lows
The Clean Energy Regulator thinks 2023 could be a record year for small solar installations - and batteries are on the up as well.
Why are electricity prices going up again, and will it ever end?
Electricity prices look set to go up again in winter and consumers are justified in asking: why is this happening? And is there an end in sight?
Rooftop solar tariff set to jump by 40 pct in boost for regional households
In a move that bucks the trend, pricing regulator proposes boosting regional solar feed-in tariff from 9.3c/kWh to 12.9c/kWh, starting in July.
Plenti paves way for home solar battery boom with digital one-stop shop
A new platform will link Australian solar households with battery manufacturers, energy retailers, equipment installers and Plenti’s own loan service.
How consumers will hold the balance of power on a majority renewables grid
While we can’t control when the sun shines or the wind blows, we can control the consumption in homes to match those times.
Another 18 government schools go solar, join smart energy pilot
The solar schools, which will be part of a statewide VPP pilot, are expected to see a reduction in electricity costs of almost $100,000.
Resort switches to 100 per cent renewables, powered by Queensland wind
The 10,000MWh deal includes the purchase of renewable energy from the Kaban Green Power Hub, a 157MW wind and battery project in the Atherton Tablelands.
Solar plus batteries from electric ute maker, Rivian, empower remote mountain town
A community whose power system was wiped out by a hurricane is celebrating the activation of solar and battery microgrids that can power the town for 10 days.
Solar power is not an option for many households. How can we give them better support?
New research shows that without better government support, many people will miss out on the power bill busting benefits of rooftop solar.
New solar player gains top level manufacturer status from BNEF
A China solar module manufacturer that started up in 2020 has gained Tier 1 status from BloombergNEF for the first quarter of 2023.
How a small community on a massive cattle ranch has switched to 100 pct solar power
William Creek, a tiny populated speck within the vast Anna Creek Station, is now powered entirely by solar and battery storage. Here's how it was done.
Cooking with gas: How bad for your health is it, really?
Experts at UNSW maintain that cooking with gas is a net negative for health. So what is it about using gas stoves in the home that is so risky?
Solar feed-in tariffs cut again, despite “much higher” wholesale grid prices
Victoria cuts the minimum flat-rate solar feed-in tariff again, despite soaring power prices. But there are some upsides for the state's solar households.
How to double your old home’s energy rating: Lessons from two efficiency retrofits
We did energy efficiency audits and then retrofits on two old, poor performing homes. In both cases the improvements are spectacular – and not just economically.
