Italian inverter maker Fimer has its li-ion REACT 2 energy storage system approved for the South Australia government's Home Battery Scheme.
Fimer’s React 2 home battery approved for South Australia scheme
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Tesla Powerwall install kicks off NSW home battery scheme
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