Software/Gadgets

New home energy management “ecosystem” lands, backed by solar heavyweight

Home energy management "ecosystem" lands in Australia, to optimise solar and battery savings through monitoring and AI, including scheduled EV…

September 28, 2023

New grant scheme seeks to streamline bulk home electrification

Launch of a new grants scheme to deliver bulk residential solar panels and hot water rebates seeks answers on how…

September 25, 2023

Want households to help tame the solar duck? Show them the money, says report

Monash University study finds retailer incentives and tariff design will have key roles to play in making households smarter about…

September 21, 2023

“Heat pumps for everyone:” Octopus unveils new smart, clean home heating system

Renewable energy company Octopus Energy has unveiled a smart home heating system called Cosy Octopus, billed as the “next stage…

September 19, 2023

Training pilot to boost skills in home battery installation, off-grid power system design

Specialised training programs to upskill electricians in home battery installation and in the design and delivery of off-grid power systems…

September 12, 2023

Allume wins new funds to deliver shared solar across the US

Allume Energy secures $US1.5m investment from US investors to help the company bring rooftop solar to more than 4,000 apartment…

September 7, 2023

Smart meters a must by 2030: “Digital foundations” for grid racing to renewables

AEMC recommends an accelerated program to install smart meters at all homes and small businesses in the NEM by 2030.

August 31, 2023

How my home battery has performed over the past four years – and lessons for a DER future

A data-driven, objective look at how 6.3kW of solar and a Tesla Powerwall have performed technically and financially over four…

August 23, 2023

Who are the world’s top 10 solar inverter makers and where are they shipping?

Latest data from Wood Mackenzie shows the top 10 vendors tightening their stranglehold on the global market, as supply chain…

August 16, 2023

Community farm adds wind turbine, battery to slash energy costs by $20,000 a year

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

August 8, 2023