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Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Solar Insiders Podcast: Home battery storage with the lot

June 12, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Podcasts

“Cowardly decision:” Victorian Labor flinches on fossil exit, says gas cooktops can stay

September 9, 2024 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

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A ban on new gas cooktops is off the table in Victoria, with the state government backing away from an across the board phaseout of all new gas appliances in homes.

Filed Under: Electrification, Featured

One-stop shops for home electrification: German start-up grabs share in Australian market

October 13, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

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Tesla powerwall home battery cali VPP july 22

European conglomerate dives into Australian solar and battery market with takeover bid and plans to set up “one stop shops” in home electrification.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Featured, Software/Gadgets, Solar

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