More than 50 new community batteries funded through federal Labor's $200 million scheme start switching on to soak up solar on suburban grids.

A new virtual power plant deal is offering participants a rooftop solar and home battery system with no upfront cost, no financing, and no repayments.

Californian home battery pioneer unveils its fourth-generation residential energy storage system – an "all-in one" AC-coupled offering.

New modelling shows how we can electrify everything without extensive infrastructure upgrades - by shifting when we use power.

Australian homes could be rated on their vulnerability to bushfires, floods and other climate risks in a move that would keep buyers from uninsurable properties.

Australian households have installed an astonishing number battery systems in the first month of the federal rebate, but the regulator has put the industry on notice.

Nexa Advisory's Stephanie Bashir on consumer energy, competition and holding networks to account. Plus: News of the week from the ACES conference in Sydney.

Cheaper Home Batteries is driving record uptake, but experts warn that without better deals for consumers, much of their grid-wide value could be lost.

Big-three gentailer partners with SA government to build and operate 18 community batteries, incorporate them into state's virtual power plant.

Juliette Millbank and Mathew Charles-Jones from Totally Renewable Yackandandah reflect on why batteries are not the best starting point for many communities.

A program shifting remote Aboriginal communities from diesel powered electricity to a system based on shared rooftop solar is slashing household energy bills by nearly $500 a year.

Australia Post has begun the rollout of solar, battery, and LED lighting upgrades at sites across Queensland, part of the company’s multi-million-dollar energy efficiency program and decarbonisation strategy.

Updated: Bunnings makes dramatic entry into Australia's booming rooftop solar and household battery market, with a zero upfront cost subscription offer and ambitions to become a major player.

Smart home energy upgrades, not power plants, could slash electricity bills by up to 90% and transform Australia's energy future.

Battery brand ranked equal favourite by Australian installers releases its latest home energy storage system.

Home battery installations pass major new milestone, with more residential energy storage systems registered in one day than rooftop solar systems for first time.