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“Sun tax” trial turns home battery into money-making machine for this household

September 26, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Two-way tariff trial delivers a daily profit to this solar household, peaking at times at $20 and making its Tesla Powerwall purchase a no-brainer.

Filed Under: Tariffs, Battery/Storage, Solar

Farmers are famously self-reliant. Why not use farm dams as mini-hydro plants?

September 7, 2023 by Nicholas Gilmore, Martino Malerba & Thomas Britz Leave a Comment

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For farmers seeking more independence from the grid, the water in their dams could offer yet another form of energy self-reliance.

Filed Under: Other Renewables, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid

Australian battery maker cuts household system prices by up to $1,000

September 1, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Australian-owned and operated Redback has pushed down prices across its range of batteries, offering retail discounts of between $500 and $1000.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

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

August 23, 2023 by Andrew Wilson Leave a Comment

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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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Featured, Software/Gadgets, Solar, Tariffs

New incentives offered for home batteries – and to boost massive virtual power plant

June 15, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Plans to establish a 2GW network of home solar and battery systems get a kick-along from green lending deal, on top of sign up bonuses.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News, Solar

Free online calculator to count huge savings from going electric and quitting gas

June 9, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Free online tool will help households understand when and why to electrify everything – and how the humble hot water heat pump can crush power costs.

Filed Under: Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Solar, Tariffs

Home battery boom: The who, what, where and why behind record storage numbers

April 5, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Home batteries were installed in record numbers across Australia in 2022. We look at the data behind the sales and see who’s installing what, where, and why.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Featured, Solar

Microgrids provided electric sanctuaries amid the devastation of Hurricane Ian

October 14, 2022 by Lisa Cohn Leave a Comment

Hurricane Ian Florida
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Hurricane Ian Florida

Microgrids kept power flowing in residential communities, retail establishments, medical facilities, a university and manufacturing operations across four states.

Filed Under: Off-Grid, Battery/Storage, Solar

One-stop shops for home electrification: German start-up grabs share in Australian market

October 13, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

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European conglomerate dives into Australian solar and battery market with takeover bid and plans to set up “one stop shops” in home electrification.

Filed Under: Software/Gadgets, Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Featured, Solar

RACV pushes deeper into “cleaner energy” with launch of retail electricity offer

March 23, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: RACV Solar

Insurance company extends reach into energy sector in its home state with the launch of a retail electricity offer, in partnership with Energy Locals.

Filed Under: Tariffs, News, Solar

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