Battery storage doesn’t stack up yet for most households in Australia, but many are going ahead and installing it anyway. Like this Melbourne house…
One leap off the grid: Melbourne house installs 140kWh salt water battery system
Fixed, but broken: Why some new energy tariffs are a recipe for disaster
In response to “bill shock,” energy retailers are starting to offer fixed-price packages for electricity, regardless of how much the household uses. But is this the right solution? Or will it make matters worse?
Goulburn 1MW Community Solar Farm set for launch
The results of a feasibility study for a 1MW community-owned solar farm in the NSW town of Goulburn will be released in early June, at the launch of the “first of its kind” project.
Melbourne electricity retailer launches fixed-price, 'all you can eat' offer
Melbourne electricity retailer Sumo Power says aims to combat “bill shock” with launch of fixed price offer for unlimited electricity use over 12 month period.
Enphase battery storage sales commence in Australia, NZ
Enphase Energy’s 1.2kWh residential battery storage system has officially gone on sale in Australia, ahead of the first shipment, expected in August.
Australian demand response trial delivers 30% peak load reduction
A demand-response trial conducted by Australian utility United Energy achieved a 30% reduction in peak load electricity consumption.
Another Australian battery installation guide released – "just in time"
Second guide to battery storage installation – this time published by the Australian Energy Storage Council – offers “just in time” expert advice for Australian industry and consumers.
Home battery storage installation guidelines released by CEC
New CEC battery storage installation guidelines address consumer concerns, help installers comply with safety standards.
Community renewables to get $98.7m in Labor climate plan
Federal Opposition’s newly launched Climate Action Plan will put nearly $100m towards developing a Community Power Network and a series of “regional hubs,” as well as an annual competitive grants program.
Rooftop solar plus battery storage: "a train nobody can stop"
Trina Solar chief scientist Pierre Verlinden sees a future where 100 per cent of suitable households will have rooftop solar. And if “the utility is getting difficult”, they will install battery storage, too.
