A couple of weeks ago, the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) released a report which showed that “the Cheaper Home Batteries Program is off to a strong start, with more than 55,000 applications from Australian home and business owners since the scheme commenced in July”. Even though the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and… Read More
What is an eight-hour battery and how will it change our energy mix
What will we do when the sun doesn’t shine as much as usual and the wind doesn’t blow enough – the unpredictable periods of renewable drought called dunkelflaute (a German term meaning “dark doldrums”)? That’s long been one of the major challenges facing the global energy sector as it works to transition toward a future… Read More
Is the energy sector getting more heat than it deserves?
Most Australians are acutely aware of the cost of living, with many households constantly weighing up whether they can afford discretionary spending, and some being forced to compromise to make ends meet. There has been a significant shift in Australia’s cost-of-living landscape over the past decade, from what were relatively stable prices in 2015 to… Read More
The future is now: How energy-saving technologies are transforming households in 2025
Almost every household could instantly reduce its energy use by implementing energy-saving technologies. One international study found that many households could reduce their energy consumption by up to 50% by implementing comprehensive energy efficiency measures! From smart thermostats to solar storage, homeowners around the world are combining behaviour shifts with cutting-edge smart home technologies to… Read More
Why Now Is the Best Time to Install a Battery: Unlock 30% Rebates + State VPP Incentives
Take Advantage of Rebates and VPP Incentives for Home Batteries Australia is entering a new era of home energy and homeowners are being encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity. Australia has already firmly established itself as a world leader in the adoption of rooftop solar and the next frontier is battery storage. Combining battery… Read More
Breaking down how much electricity your appliances use
According to Canstar Blue, the average four-person household in Australia pays around $1,680 each year to use something like 4,000 kWh of electricity. Of course, your household consumption and bills can vary greatly from that average for many reasons, including where you live – electricity is cheaper in Victoria than it is in South Australia,… Read More