The Cheaper Home Batteries program means that, for many solar households, adding storage to the mix now stacks up. But there are some key pieces of advice.
Looking to add a home battery? Top tips to get the most out of the federal rebate
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Can cheaper home batteries crack the VPP nut? Data shows consumers still “not interested”
New data reveals just how few solar and battery households are opting in to virtual power plants. Can government incentives change consumers' minds?
Rushing to buy a discounted battery? Careful, we haven’t seen the rebate fine print yet
A promise that Australians can get a battery now and claim the rebate later has triggered a rush on installers. Here’s why consumers should tread carefully.
Almond farm adds solar and battery to cut costs, slash emissions and join virtual power plant
A solar and battery system installed at an almond orchard in Griffith will be able to supply nearly all of its electricity supply and connect it to a virtual power plant.
Backlogs loom as battery installers brace for subsidy-backed boom
Millions of households expected to look at home batteries thanks to federal scheme, but concerns raised about potential backlogs and skills shortage.
Rooftop solar market cools further, in calm before home battery rebate storm
New data shows Australia's rooftop solar market lagging around 6 pct behind this time last year, but this could change dramatically with the now guaranteed delivery of a home battery rebate.
Can you go off-grid in the city? This inner Sydney home comes close
The pursuit of water and energy self-sufficiency on a small block in a densely-populated area has posed a host of challenges for one green home enthusiast.
Australia’s new top-selling home battery is a brand you’ve probably never heard of
A home battery that made its debut in Australia less than two years ago has grabbed top spot for market share in March, while Tesla's Powerwall tumbles down the rankings.
New home battery? Great! Now switch it off until July
You can buy a battery, have it installed, wired up and connected to the grid. But if you want the rebate you’re not allowed to switch it on. What is this madness?
Four reasons why household batteries are good for the grid, and the hip pocket
NSW energy minister outlines benefits of home batteries for the grid and households, insisting it is not an "inner city" thing, and that it is accelerating the switch to renewables.
Labor’s plan for cheaper home batteries ushers in new age of consumer power
Federal Labor unveils $2.3bn plan to dramatically boost home battery uptake in Australia, through a national scheme that takes in small business, community groups and off-grid homes.
State home battery rebate drives thousands of installs in just five months
State government says nearly 8,000 discounted batteries have been installed in homes and businesses since its rebate scheme was introduced.
SwitchedOn podcast: The first question to ask if you want to install a community battery
Most so-called ‘community batteries’ are actually installed by electricity networks, but this local group managed to navigate the significant financial, regulatory and system hurdles.
EV giant joins home battery market with “innovative” mix and match offering
China EV giant bows to trend of offering "complete solutions" for home energy, with launch of two residential battery storage systems and two inverters.
Home battery installs are taking off, report says. A federal rebate would make them rocket
New data shows home battery installations had a bumper second half in 2024 – but still only a fraction of solar homes have invested in storage.
“100 pct useful:” How solar and battery helped one family – and neighbours – power through Cyclone Alfred
Anibal Zarate's family lived so well through Tropical Cyclone Alfred that even his sceptical neighbours now see solar and battery storage as the way of the future.
