Battery/Storage

“Single source of truth:” Consumer guide to help drive rooftop solar and battery uptake

Federal government launches online guide to make picking the right rooftop solar and battery system "as easy as possible" for…

February 24, 2024

Australia needs more batteries, EVs and electricians

Australia needs to recruit more female electricians, deploy more home solar batteries and connect electric cars to the grid, a…

February 22, 2024

No limits: Horizon clears way for more regional rooftop solar with smart software

WA regional utility rolls out internet connected smart controls that "can remove limits on the amount of solar that can…

February 21, 2024

“Power to the people:” Traditional owners’ clean energy plea gains climate urgency

Indigenous people are presenting their case for inclusion in clean energy projects, like traditional owners from the flood-ravaged community of…

February 19, 2024

Home solar, batteries, EVs could unlock savings of $19 billion by 2040

A meta-analysis of nine studies finds flexibility will be vital to unlock the most value from consumer energy resources and…

February 16, 2024

New home battery promises “considerable capacity for confined spaces”

LG Energy Solution unveils its latest residential storage solution, adding two new versions of its Enblock E storage system with…

February 15, 2024

Queensland opens home battery rebate of up to $4,000 to thousands of solar households

Queensland opens its $10 million Battery Booster scheme to some 2,000 households in the state but experts want more to…

February 12, 2024

Solar battery faces compulsory recall after house fires

Australia's consumer watchdog is weighing up whether to issue a compulsory recall for an LG solar battery after 13 fires,…

February 6, 2024

“First-of-a-kind” solar and battery microgrid to power coal-country town through grid outages

Ausgrid starts work on solar and battery microgrid to ensure power supply to key business and community services in Upper…

February 5, 2024

Rooftop solar has second coming as households electrify everything – including the car

Uptake of electric vehicles and home batteries has helped to deliver Australia's second biggest year for rooftop solar growth –…

January 30, 2024