The Impact of Rising Electricity Prices
Rising electricity prices have a significant impact on the average Australian. The impact of rising electricity prices is felt most heavily by low-income households, who may struggle to afford their…
All-electric solar powered homes could save owners thousands
Disconnecting from gas and living in all-electric solar powered homes could save Australian households thousands of dollars in energy costs, a new study has found – as much as $18,000…
12 things to know about Tesla’s world’s biggest virtual power plant
12 things to know about Tesla’s world’s biggest virtual power plant The 250MW Tesla virtual power plant in South Australia unveiled on Sunday by the Weatherill state Labor government was impressive for…
Nine solar PV records broken in Australia in 2017
There have been 9 solar PV records broken in Australia in 2017 and one for batteries. Here are some of the highlights of the 10 records that have been broken in…
Solar & battery storage: Choosing the right system size
Lots of customers ask about battery storage for solar power, but not many have a clear idea of how much battery capacity they need. This article takes a look at the…
SA Libs promise $100 million home battery subsidy scheme
South Australia’s Liberal opposition party has laid its energy policy cards on the table ahead of the up-coming state poll, including the promise to create a $100 million home battery…
How rooftop solar is saving billions on energy bills for all consumers
A major new study has underlined the crucial role played by rooftop solar in moderating energy prices: without it, the study says, the aggregate cost of electricity would have been…
Battery storage: How it could solve our energy problems?
Battery storage: How it could solve our energy problems? Well if chief scientist Alan Finkel gets his way, battery energy storage will be central to Australia's energy future. The move…
Australians worry most about electricity prices
More than 80% of Australians are concerned about household electricity prices new research shows. The findings follow the launch of a federal government inquiry into retail electricity prices. Worrying electricity prices…
Millions of Australians locked out of rooftop solar
Over 1.7 million Australians locked out of rooftop solar! As electricity prices have risen by 60-90 per cent above inflation, so have solar costs dropped, allowing home owners to use…