It might not be as pretty as the Powerwall 2, but a new video shows Tesla's Powerwall 3 busy at work while sumbmerged in two feet of water.
Tesla Powerwall 3 submerged in fish tank still runs fridge, stovetop and coffee machine
Battery/Storage
New high-powered battery promises to keep homes cool through blackouts
New range of hybrid inverters and battery systems launches in Australia with ability to run "essential" appliances like air con through grid outages.
Off-grid solar and battery system “twice the size of the MCG” slashes almond farm energy bill
AGL Energy completes installation of a huge stand-alone solar and battery microgrid that will power a commercial almond orchard and slash its use of diesel fuel.
Home battery upstart takes on Tesla with new spin on lead acid – made in Australia
New Zealand company unveils plans to start making its new-look lead acid home batteries in Australia by October 2026 – and sell them for half the price of a Tesla Powerwall.
Home battery rebate gets major boost as demand for solar storage surges
Huge demand sees another $6 million added to the budget for the Battery Booster rebate, which offers an up to $4,000 discount on home energy storage.
As rooftop solar systems get bigger, home battery systems are getting smaller
The latest annual Australian Battery Market Report from SunWiz has turned up an interesting trend for 2023: shrinking average battery capacity of household systems.
Battery storage sales surge as households seek payback against the grid
Australians are increasingly keen on batteries, but the reasons why signal an ever-widening gap between consumers and industry.
People really like community batteries – and want one in their neighbourhood
Melbourne survey reveals popular support for community batteries, with one of few complaints being that the roll-out – particularly around social housing – is too slow.
Networks embrace stand-alone power as solar and batteries beat out poles and wires
Two completely off-grid solar, battery and diesel generator systems have gone live in New South Wales, owned and operated by a network company. Is this the new norm?
What happens to recalled home batteries? New deal will see them recycled
Leading Australian battery recycler signs three-year deal with LG Energy Solution to recycle recalled lithium-ion batteries across the country.
Network sizes up three country towns for “stand alone” microgrids to boost resilience
Three regional towns are being considered for battery backed stand-alone microgrids that would "island" the communities in the event of a major power outage.
Universal smart meter rules put on fast-track in race to harness consumer resources
AEMC says a draft determination on rules governing 100% smart meter uptake will be published within weeks following a decision to fast-track the process.
Neighbourhood battery roll out seeks to soak up solar in the regions
Victoria is ratcheting up its push toward legislated storage targets, choosing 20 regional towns to host neighbourhood batteries following an election pledge.
Administrators look for answers, and buyers, as Australian home battery outfit fights to survive
Brisbane-based Redback Technologies is in voluntary administration and fighting for survival, just days after showcasing its new home battery.
CEC proposes $6,500 subsidy for home batteries to soak up rooftop solar
The Clean Energy Council suggests a $6500 incentive for households to encourage home battery take up.
New “VPP ready” home battery offering lands in Australia
Energy storage company Chelion has quietly announced the arrival in Australia of its new residential battery storage offering, the iHome.
