Battery/Storage

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.

April 9, 2024

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…

April 4, 2024

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…

March 27, 2024

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.

March 20, 2024

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…

March 19, 2024

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…

March 15, 2024

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…

March 15, 2024

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.

March 13, 2024

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.

March 6, 2024

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.

March 5, 2024