A leading Australian energy retailer urges its tens of thousands of residential gas customers to go electric, in a deal that offers to wipe the network disconnection cost. Australians are increasingly keen on batteries, but the reasons why signal an ever-widening gap between consumers and industry. Two completely off-grid solar, battery and diesel generator systems have gone live in New South Wales, owned and operated by a network company. Is this the new norm? "Heat pump hot water systems have never been more popular." With applications coming in at a rate of 700 a week, 8,000 more rebates have been added to meet demand. People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need targeted help, a conference has heard. New Zealand company unveils plans to start making its new-look lead acid home batteries in Australia by October 2026 – and sell them for half the price of a Tesla Powerwall. Singaporean solar manufacturer launches new line of rooftop solar panels featuring a unique cell design and circuitry and "cradle to cradle" certification. Huge demand sees another $6 million added to the budget for the Battery Booster rebate, which offers an up to $4,000 discount on home energy storage. Australian households could save $9.3 billion on energy bills each year by investing in the 46 GW of untapped solar potential of residential rooftops across the nation, new report finds.
The latest annual Australian Battery Market Report from SunWiz has turned up an interesting trend for 2023: shrinking average battery capacity of household systems. One of the world’s largest PV module manufacturers produces the first of its Neo Green panels – made in “Zero Carbon Factory” certified facilities. A leading Australian energy retailer urges its tens of thousands of residential gas customers to go electric, in a deal that offers to wipe the network disconnection cost. Firm behind Yellow Tail wine and Yenda Brewing Co completes $10 million solar farm that will supply one-third of the energy needs of its biggest winery. Victorian government announcing extension to hugely popular $16 million Solar for Apartments program. Australians are increasingly keen on batteries, but the reasons why signal an ever-widening gap between consumers and industry. Melbourne survey reveals popular support for community batteries, with one of few complaints being that the roll-out – particularly around social housing – is too slow.
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Energy retailer offers rebates to help customers say goodbye to fossil gas
Battery storage sales surge as households seek payback against the grid
Networks embrace stand-alone power as solar and batteries beat out poles and wires
Heat pump rebates in “huge demand” as households get rid of gas hot water
Landlords join call for rebates to help renters and apartments get solar and go electric
Home battery upstart takes on Tesla with new spin on lead acid – made in Australia
New rooftop panel line promises high efficiency and “cradle to cradle” sustainability
Home battery rebate gets major boost as demand for solar storage surges
Untapped rooftop solar: Australian homes could save $9.3 billion a year, UNSW study finds
As rooftop solar systems get bigger, home battery systems are getting smaller
JinkoSolar produces its first “zero carbon” Neo Green panels
Energy retailer offers rebates to help customers say goodbye to fossil gas
Winemaker installs largest solar farm by an Australian beverage producer
“Huge interest:” Victoria extends size and reach of Solar for Apartments program
Battery storage sales surge as households seek payback against the grid
People really like community batteries – and want one in their neighbourhood