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Smarter, better, cheaper: Brisbane battery maker unveils next-gen home storage system

October 24, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australian energy storage manufacturer unveils new all-in-one home battery system that is smaller, smarter and higher capacity – and cost-competitive with top-selling overseas brands.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Featured

Solar Insiders Podcast: The community that built its own renewable grid

October 17, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Solar Insiders thumbnail pylon & fronius

Kait Williamson from Flow Power on how one Victorian town built its own green power solution from the ground up.

Filed Under: Podcasts

“You’re now in charge:” Battery rebate hits new milestone as solar homes seize the day

September 8, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

“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.

Filed Under: Solar, Featured, Policy

Two businesses face bans over alleged “phantom” energy efficiency upgrades

September 5, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, Victorian Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio and Labor member for Reservoir Nathan Lambert join home owners Alan and Samantha Clifford and son Malo inspecting an energy bill during a press conference at a home in Reservoir, Melbourne, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)

Two companies restricted and suspended from state energy upgrade scheme after allegedly claiming certificates for “phantom” projects that did not take place.

Filed Under: Electrification, Policy

“Seriously awesome policies:” The state where home owners can double dip on battery rebates

September 4, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Image: Western Power
rooftop solar western australia

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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy

Solar Insiders Podcast: What consumers really want from virtual power plants

September 4, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Podcasts

Rooftop solar takes a battering, as home batteries take centre stage

September 1, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: South Australia Power Networks

Latest monthly data from SunWiz reveals a rooftop solar market feeling the pinch as consumers and retailers turn their attention to Cheaper Home Batteries.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage

Does battery storage stack up for business? New tool offers free and easy way to find out

August 29, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Smart Commercial Solar

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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

State nears 9,000 home battery rebate applications, despite contentious “stacked” approach

August 28, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Image: Western Power
rooftop solar western australia

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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy

“Remarkable rollout:” Home battery installs sail past 40,000 in just 40 days

August 27, 2025 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

SEC chief John Grimes and federal energy minister Chris Bowen.

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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy

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