New Zealand’s biggest power generator imagines a scenario where every home had solar PV, and every car was electric. And it sees no problems.
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Tesla already forcing down battery storage prices in Australia
Tesla announcement has already forced battery storage pricing in Australia to come down by one third, with further rapid falls to follow.
Budget 2015: Coalition opens solar market to “Tony’s Tradies”
The tax break offered by the Abbott government to “Tony’s Tradies” could see big lift in rooftops solar installations. This comes as Bloomberg New Energy Finance says it will lift its forecast PV installations in Australia. It imagines every available building to have solar by 2030.
What the Tesla Powerwall battery means for households
So, what does Tesla’s battery storage offering, the Powerwall, mean for consumers. We include a unique online calculator to help you find out. On average, however, solar only continues to offer best value. But the grid only option comes last.
Why battery system costs may fall 3x faster than solar PV
Everyone, it seems, agrees that battery storage is the next big thing to affect global energy markets. What is not agreed upon is the timing. Some think this may happen in a few years, others in a decade or more. Some think it is happening now. The big question for many is how quickly battery […]
Emerging home battery contender inks gigascale deals in booming Australian market
Chinese home energy specialist strengthens foothold in Australian market with pair of strategic partnerships with two major local distributors.
It took 14 years to fully electrify our home: Here’s how we did it
Here’s how we electrified our home – starting with rooftop PV and moving to EVs, to batteries and a new efficient air-con.
Home batteries are booming, but can supply keep up – and are consumers choosing wisely?
Experts warn consumers to choose their discounted home batteries wisely, as a new report points to supply shortfalls as a “potential short-term cloud” on booming market horizon.
Scores of federally backed community batteries start switching on across three states
More than 50 new community batteries funded through federal Labor’s $200 million scheme start switching on to soak up solar on suburban grids.
Australia’s most renewable state to install 16 new “community batteries,” add them to VPP
Big-three gentailer partners with SA government to build and operate 18 community batteries, incorporate them into state’s virtual power plant.
