Origin invests another $530 million in Octopus, in a sign that Australia's biggest utility might be honing on home energy electrification and efficiency.
Origin gets Kraken on household electrification, after disappointing on big solar and wind
Software/Gadgets
Rooftop solar, batteries, pool pumps, hot water: Arena backs 510MW household VPP
A virtual power plant made up of rooftop solar, car batteries, pool pumps and hot water systems is expected to save electric homes hundreds of dollars.
Solaray rebrands as 1komma5° in official Aussie launch of smart solar and electrification upstart
The German start-up with a mission to convert 500,000 buildings a year to climate-neutral power, heating and mobility, has marked its official launch in Australia.
Batteries, inverters, PV panels, EV chargers and deals: New products rolled out at All-Energy
All-Energy Australia has wrapped up for another year. Here are some of the unveils, launches, debuts and deals that went down over the massive two day event.
VPPs could save billions, tame the solar duck – and nix the big solar button
A three-year project led by AEMO has underscored the huge benefits promised by the coordinated participation of consumer energy resources in the market.
What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains
As power companies seek new ways to balance supply and demand, one option they’re turning to is virtual power plants. Here's how they work.
Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, News, Software/Gadgets, Solar
New home energy management “ecosystem” lands, backed by solar heavyweightHome energy management "ecosystem" lands in Australia, to optimise solar and battery savings through monitoring and AI, including scheduled EV charging.
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 best to electrify households en masse.
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 power use.
“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 in smart heat revolution."
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 win state funding.
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 dwellers.
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.
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 years – with an EV added to the mix.
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 constraints start to ease.
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 yearA working community and children's farm will further slash emissions and energy costs with a 5kW wind turbine and battery energy storage system.
