Battery/Storage

“Critically important:” ACCC raises fresh alarm over faulty home batteries

Watchdog issues yet another warning to households with a recalled LG battery, warning of “serious risk of injury or death"…

October 10, 2023

“Not for everyone:” Tesla confirms timing – and quirks – of Powerwall 3 home battery

Tesla firms dates for Australian arrival of Powerwall 3, giving installers a first look at the new home battery and…

October 4, 2023

New home energy management “ecosystem” lands, backed by solar heavyweight

Home energy management "ecosystem" lands in Australia, to optimise solar and battery savings through monitoring and AI, including scheduled EV…

September 28, 2023

“Sun tax” trial turns home battery into money-making machine for this household

Two-way tariff trial delivers a daily profit to this solar household, peaking at times at $20 and making its Tesla…

September 26, 2023

Tesla confirms Powerwall 3 battery specs, with more power and “whole home backup”

Tesla officially announces the US launch of Powerwall 3 and confirms specs and availability of its hotly anticipated new home…

September 14, 2023

Rooftop solar and battery payback time shrinks as systems get cheaper

New data shows payback periods for rooftop solar systems – and for battery storage – is once again shrinking as…

September 13, 2023

Training pilot to boost skills in home battery installation, off-grid power system design

Specialised training programs to upskill electricians in home battery installation and in the design and delivery of off-grid power systems…

September 12, 2023

Powerwall 3: Tesla quietly kicks off next gen home battery installs

Social media reports from the US reveal installations of the Tesla's new generation home battery, the Powerwall 3, have begun.…

September 11, 2023

Farmers are famously self-reliant. Why not use farm dams as mini-hydro plants?

For farmers seeking more independence from the grid, the water in their dams could offer yet another form of energy…

September 7, 2023

Australian battery maker cuts household system prices by up to $1,000

Australian-owned and operated Redback has pushed down prices across its range of batteries, offering retail discounts of between $500 and…

September 1, 2023