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How my home battery has performed over the past four years – and lessons for a DER future
Andrew Wilson23 Aug 20230 comments

A data-driven, objective look at how 6.3kW of solar and a Tesla Powerwall have performed technically and financially over four years – with an EV added to the mix.

Battery/Storage, Solar
Should I add a battery to my rooftop solar? What you need to know before you buy
Asma Aziz & Daryoush Habibi22 Aug 20230 comments

New research project identifies where in Australia a home solar battery system will save you money – and sets out what to consider before you buy.

Battery/Storage, News
New battery entrant offers safer, faster commercial energy storage
Joshua S Hill16 Aug 20230 comments

The lithium-iron phosphate battery boasts a round-trip efficiency of 95% and a flexible and modular design allowing rapid deployment up to 452kWh.

Battery/Storage, News
Tesla offers rebate on Powerwall home batteries – but not for long
Sophie Vorrath11 Aug 20230 comments

Tesla opens a four-and-a-half month window for Australian customers to get a discount on the cost of a Powerwall home battery, with the launch of a nationwide rebate.

myuna farm victoria small wind
Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Community farm adds wind turbine, battery to slash energy costs by $20,000 a year
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill8 Aug 20230 comments

A working community and children's farm will further slash emissions and energy costs with a 5kW wind turbine and battery energy storage system.

endeavour energy microgrid nsw
Solar, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid
Solar and batteries installed for “first-of-a-kind” disaster-proof microgrid
Sophie Vorrath1 Aug 20230 comments

Network company completes first phase of "first-of-a-kind" community microgrid designed to power two coastal communities during grid outages.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar
Home battery rebates to be replaced by $8,800 interest free loans
Sophie Vorrath27 Jul 20230 comments

The $8,800 interest free battery loan can, in some cases, wipe out upfront installation costs altogether and boost annual power bill savings to $1500.

vaulta home battery
Battery/Storage
Australian start-up launches new home battery
Joshua S Hill27 Jul 20230 comments

Australian start-up launches its first dedicated small-scale residential battery, a 48V 5.12kWh battery that can be easily stacked to increase capacity.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid
Five workers, two weeks, 4,000 solar panels: Outback mine goes 30 pct renewable, fast
Sophie Vorrath20 Jul 20230 comments

Australian solar outfit 5B has speed-delivered a 2.1MW solar system to help power an off-grid iron ore mining operation in WA's Pilbara region.

Off-Grid, Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Off-grid renewable microgrid specialist wins government boost
Joshua S Hill20 Jul 20230 comments

One of Australia's leading developers of stand-alone integrated renewable energy power systems gets a funding boost and a renewed focus.

Battery/Storage, Solar
Local network battery meets booming rooftop solar demand in regional coal town
Sophie Vorrath12 Jul 20230 comments

A local network battery gets to work in a town that hosts the state's biggest coal plant, but also – in the spirit of the energy transition – ranks as top solar postcode.

Battery/Storage, Featured, Policy, Solar
Australia’s first “notable” town is now at the bleeding edge of the solar and storage revolution
Sophie Vorrath29 Jun 20230 comments

Maldon is famous for being largely unchanged since the 1850s. But on energy, the small goldrush-era town is hurtling into the future.

Energy Efficiency, Battery/Storage, Electrification, Off-Grid, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Microgrid “living laboratory” to demonstrate resilient, renewable power systems of the future
Sophie Vorrath29 Jun 20230 comments

A flagship mixed-use, precinct-based solar and battery power system will highlight the benefits and challenges of deploying microgrids on the electricity network.

Solar, Battery/Storage, News
QCells puts winter freeze on power prices for solar and battery retail customers
Sophie Vorrath & Joshua S. Hill28 Jun 20230 comments

South Korean solar giant will freeze prices of energy plans offered through its retail entity, Arcstream, to shield customers from expected winter price hike.

commercial solar rooftop officeworks
Battery/Storage, News, Solar
Batteries included: Officeworks adds storage to solar at stores to reach 100 pct renewables
Sophie Vorrath21 Jun 20230 comments

Office supplies giant switches on its first behind-the-meter battery at a retail outlet in Queensland – a final step in plan to source 100% renewables by 2025.

Battery/Storage, News, Solar
New incentives offered for home batteries – and to boost massive virtual power plant
Sophie Vorrath15 Jun 20230 comments

Plans to establish a 2GW network of home solar and battery systems get a kick-along from green lending deal, on top of sign up bonuses.

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