With electricity prices forecast to continue their upwards march, here are some tips from the experts on how to stay cool, in power and on budget this summer.
Top tips to get through a summer of soaring power prices
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“It’s not true that batteries don’t make payback:” The mission to deliver ‘free’ electricity
Home solar and battery optimisation specialist Evergen joins with OpenSolar to continue its mission to minimise home energy bills – preferably down to zero.
Smart meters for everyone? Authorities say they are a must for green grid
Major review calls for 100% uptake of smart meters across Australia’s National Electricity Market by 2030. So why do we need them and how might it be done?
SolarEdge launches “future proof” smart home energy offering in Australia
Global inverter giant launches all-in-one smart home energy ecosystem, to minimise dependence on the grid and maximise savings from cheap, clean power.
How solar and battery households can beat coal and gas plants at their own game
When large coal and gas generators were charging one-hundred times normal prices in the thick of the energy crisis, Amber SmartShift customers were along for the ride.
Empty buildings consume more energy than you think
But research shows implementing simple strategies like installing smart technologies can help empty buildings adapt to partial occupancy.
ABB targets booming energy management market with new smart home platform
An old hand at smart controls, ABB launches new system in race to crush energy bills by optimising and automating home energy management.
Fewer energy retailers and more complex deals prompt warning on consumer protection
The retail energy market is changing, fast. And as offers get more creative, bundling together a range of products and services, regulators must be on their toes.
One-stop shops for home electrification: German start-up grabs share in Australian market
European conglomerate dives into Australian solar and battery market with takeover bid and plans to set up "one stop shops" in home electrification.
Tasmania announces interest free loans for solar, batteries and efficiency upgrades
Brighte Capital tapped for Tasmanian Energy Saver Loan Scheme, to provide interest free loans for rooftop solar, battery storage, and energy efficiency upgrades.
Customers have the power in the shift to solar and batteries, they just don’t know it yet
The energy transition means solar and batteries taking an active role in the energy market. The key will be to bring consumers along for the ride.
Australia’s biggest rooftop solar microgrid sets stunning green benchmark for industry
Plans unveiled for massive solar and battery based embedded network to help supply 100% renewables to tenants of the Moorebank Logistics Park.
Network trials solid-state hydrogen storage in 100 pct renewable stand-alone power system
Essential Energy is testing the potential for hydrogen storage technology to eliminate the need for any back-up fossil fuels in stand-alone power systems.
Seven ways to boost household energy resilience to climate-driven disasters
Extreme weather events put energy supplies at risk. Consumers can boost their resilience with everything from solar-powered torch to an EV.
Should you even bother connecting to the grid?
US start-up sells a "modern electric system," where "ridiculously outdated" networks are replaced by microgrids with solar, storage, backup and controls.
Rooftop solar and household batteries to take centre stage in rapid energy transition
AEMO's 2022 Integrated System Plan underlines key role distributed solar and storage will play in Australia's energy transition.
