With electricity prices forecast to continue their upwards march, here are some tips from the experts on how to stay cool, in power and on budget this summer.
Top tips to get through a summer of soaring power prices
Battery/Storage
“It’s not true that batteries don’t make payback:” The mission to deliver ‘free’ electricity
Home solar and battery optimisation specialist Evergen joins with OpenSolar to continue its mission to minimise home energy bills – preferably down to zero.
Aussie-made solar panels power remote, off-grid ranger station
A total of 224 Tindo Solar panels have been installed alongside a lead acid battery bank to power on off-grid ranger station in remote Far North Queensland.
Three ways to ensure Australia’s crazy power prices leave no-one behind
To ensure the ongoing uptake of rooftop solar and home batteries is equitable, new policy approaches are needed. Here are three options for reform.
SolarEdge launches “future proof” smart home energy offering in Australia
Global inverter giant launches all-in-one smart home energy ecosystem, to minimise dependence on the grid and maximise savings from cheap, clean power.
How solar and battery households can beat coal and gas plants at their own game
When large coal and gas generators were charging one-hundred times normal prices in the thick of the energy crisis, Amber SmartShift customers were along for the ride.
ABB targets booming energy management market with new smart home platform
An old hand at smart controls, ABB launches new system in race to crush energy bills by optimising and automating home energy management.
Fewer energy retailers and more complex deals prompt warning on consumer protection
The retail energy market is changing, fast. And as offers get more creative, bundling together a range of products and services, regulators must be on their toes.
Microgrids provided electric sanctuaries amid the devastation of Hurricane Ian
Microgrids kept power flowing in residential communities, retail establishments, medical facilities, a university and manufacturing operations across four states.
One-stop shops for home electrification: German start-up grabs share in Australian market
European conglomerate dives into Australian solar and battery market with takeover bid and plans to set up "one stop shops" in home electrification.
QCells partners with Plenti to finance solar and storage in Australia
Leading clean energy company partners with ASX listed Plenti to offer finance solutions for Australian households to invest in solar and battery storage.
Solar and battery virtual power plant trial launches in Alice Springs
Northern Territory launches virtual power plant (VPP) trial in Alice Springs involving 50 participants with solar and battery storage systems.
Interest in solar batteries and EVs is growing – but so is consumer confusion
As demand for solar, home batteries and EVs grows, a new information hub seeks to remove the guesswork for consumers wishing to invest in new energy technology.
When the grid goes down, can solar and batteries power your home?
As Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc in the US, a Berkeley Lab team explores what it takes for homes and buildings to ride out long power outages with solar and batteries.
Traditional Owners launch second successful solar and battery project
Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corp installs 32.4kW solar system and 14KWh battery on the Dja Dja Wurrung Corporate and Community Centre.
Small communities could be buying and selling electric power right now – here’s how
Can community investment in renewable energy microgrids unlock revenue streams from energy arbitrage? We model a theoretical example to find out.
