NSW’s Battery Rebate – Prices and Progress in 2025
The NSW Battery Rebate, introduced in November 2024, is designed to reduce peak demand on the electricity grid by helping people install solar batteries. The incentive is part of a broader plan under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme, or PDRS, which aims to reduce...
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WA’s 2025 Solar Battery Rebate- What We Need to Know Before 1 July
Western Australians have been leading the country in rooftop solar adoption, and now, with the introduction of a generous battery rebate program, we’re about to take the next big step in home energy independence. Starting 1 July 2025, the WA Government is launching a...
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From Petrol to Power – The Business Case for Converting Stations to EV Chargers
Australia’s electric car market is gaining momentum, with federal and state governments committing ambitious objectives to have more zero-emission cars on the road. This offers a fantastic opportunity for early-mover petrol station operators to shift early and access a new source of revenue. One...
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Why Fast DC Charging Is the Key to Mass EV Adoption in Australia
One of the largest reasons why individuals hesitate to transition to EVs is range anxiety—the fear that the battery will run low and there will be no nearby charger. That’s completely logical, particularly down here in Australia where distances between cities and towns can...
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What Will Replace Your Local Servo? Fast Chargers, Coffee Shops and Solar Canopies
If you’ve driven past a shopping centre or major highway rest stop lately, you’ve probably seen rows of EV chargers popping up like mushrooms after rain. These aren’t your slow overnight chargers either — we’re talking about DC fast chargers delivering 150 kW to...
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Australia’s EV Charging Network – Are We Ready for the Petrol Station Phase-Out?
We probably already know that EVs are becoming more popular, but the pace of change is pretty impressive. By the end of 2024, around 10% of all new cars sold in Australia were electric. That’s a huge jump from just a few years ago....
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The Rise of Fast DC Chargers – Are Petrol Stations Becoming Obsolete?
Unlike slower AC chargers, which you might use at home or at work, DC fast chargers bypass the vehicle’s onboard AC/DC converter and deliver high-voltage DC power directly to the battery. This means much faster charging—often 20–30 minutes to reach 80% charge, depending on...
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Can I Use My EV as a Home Battery?
Electricity prices here in Australia can really vary, and often the cost spikes during peak times. Using our EV as a home battery means we can charge it when electricity is cheap—like during the day if we have solar panels—and then run our homes...
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Top 5 Home Battery Brands in Australia (2025 Installer Rankings Revealed)
Tesla Powerwall 3 Let’s start with the Tesla Powerwall 3. We’ve likely all heard of it — it’s the battery which has dominated the market for years. Tesla’s newest Powerwall pack contains 13.5 kWh of available storage and is capable of withstanding large power...
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Is the 2025 Home Battery Rebate Worth It? Here’s What You’ll Really Save
we’ve probably heard about the new 2025 Home Battery Rebate launching on 1 July 2025. The Australian government is offering some pretty generous discounts to help households install battery systems and reduce electricity bills. But the big question is: “Is this rebate really worth...
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