Battery/Storage

As the landmark policy arrives in a cloud of dust, signed off by the Governor-General on Saturday, we take a fresh look at the ins and outs of the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate.

Virtual power plants are still dogged by major trust issues, industry experts say, with customers reluctant to hand over control of their solar and battery assets. But there is hope.

Australia's federal battery rebate is sparking a market transformation, reshaping both what customers buy and how much they spend.

State issues stern warning over misleading promotions and "false claims" about the soon-to-launch residential battery rebate and no-interest loan scheme. 

The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.

The nature of the latest home battery technology means customers can use the rebate to go big on storage for less overall cost than a small battery.

How to choose the right battery, why VPP (Virtual Power Plant) compatibility matters, what the rebate covers, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Tesla-driving sparkie from Get Off Gas, Brendan Lang, breaks down the key things to consider before buying a battery, from system sizing and blackout protection to VPPs and rebates.

Perth-based energy storage and off-grid power system specialist launches residential battery energy storage system, in time to catch the national rebate wave.

Australian electricity and gas retailer offers customers cash-back reward for investing in solar and/or battery solutions, through a new partnership.

New home battery designed and engineered "from the ground up" in Australia launches on local market in time for the federal rebate launch.

A two-pronged state and federal home battery incentive promises to roughly double the discounts available to solar households – including for joining a VPP.

Federal and WA Labor agree to stack their respective home battery incentive schemes – but not in the way many might have hoped, and with a VPP twist.

Batteries are becoming the new norm in Australian solar schools, with more than 130 facilities adopting storage solutions. Here's what's driving the trend.

Australian battery maker forms "technical alliance" to deliver an all-in-one solution to streamline residential energy management with electric mobility.

Over to you, Cheaper Home Batteries! State closes applications to zero interest loan one month ahead of federal rebate launch.