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Everyone at GloBird Energy works hard every day to bring you the best value electricity and gas plans we can.  That goal, along with providing outstanding customer service, is why we started the business, and it still drives us. We appreciate when people choose GloBird and we’re even more gratified when our customers provide positive... Read More

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 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

Solar energy has taken off across Australia. From rooftops in the suburbs to massive farms in the outback, it’s become a big part of the clean energy mix. But solar isn’t always steady. Some days are cloudy. Some hours shine brighter than others. That’s where AI in energy management steps in. So, what is the... Read More

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

From improving battery use to spotting equipment issues early, the possibilities of AI are wide. But if you’re wondering what is the primary application of AI in renewable energy, there’s one clear answer: forecasting. Forecasting is the smart prediction of what’s coming next. In energy, that means guessing how much power will be produced, or... Read More