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“Your roof is a power station, your garage stores energy.” Bowen marks significant Cheaper Home Batteries milestone, says rebate is about putting households in charge.
Two companies restricted and suspended from state energy upgrade scheme after allegedly claiming certificates for “phantom” projects that did not take place.
The offer of both state and federal battery rebates has created confusion, but for this independent virtual power plant provider, business has “exploded” since July.
Plico Energy CTO George Martin says business is booming under the new home battery rebates, but the name of the VPP game remains the same. Plus news of the week.
Latest monthly data from SunWiz reveals a rooftop solar market feeling the pinch as consumers and retailers turn their attention to Cheaper Home Batteries.
One of Australia’s leading commercial solar and battery providers has launched a new online tool aimed at getting businesses hooked up to energy storage.
Nearly 9,000 home batteries ordered through combined state and federal rebate since July, putting it “well on track” to hit 20,000 applications by year’s end.
The number of discounted energy storage systems installed under the federal rebate has sailed past 40,000, in just eight working weeks since it was launched.
Experts warn consumers to choose their discounted home batteries wisely, as a new report points to supply shortfalls as a “potential short-term cloud” on booming market horizon.
National Renewable Network CEO Alan Hunter on his company’s mission to get home solar and storage to the masses. Plus news of the week.
