Huge demand sees another $6 million added to the budget for the Battery Booster rebate, which offers an up to $4,000 discount on home energy storage.
Home battery rebate gets major boost as demand for solar storage surges
Battery/Storage
As rooftop solar systems get bigger, home battery systems are getting smaller
The latest annual Australian Battery Market Report from SunWiz has turned up an interesting trend for 2023: shrinking average battery capacity of household systems.
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.
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 social housing – is too slow.
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 a network company. Is this the new norm?
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.
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 a major power outage.
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 to fast-track the process.
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 election pledge.
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.
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.
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.
Power to the people? Critics say new rule that affects EVs and home batteries misses mark
AEMC draft rule change proposes to allow "flexible trading," where customers can hand pick different products and services for their CER. But does it hit the mark?
Off-grid solar and battery microgrid specialist moves HQ to NT
GenOffGrid to move headquarters from WA to Darwin's East Arm and expand its business with the support of a NT government concessional loan.
“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 households and business.
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 Senate inquiry has heard.
