What is Electrification? Understanding the Basics
Electrification is turning into one of the major trends in Australia, with growing numbers of houses getting roof-mounted solar power systems, electric cars becoming a common sight on Australian streets, and companies adopting electric solutions rather than devices working on fossil fuel technologies. But...
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Energy Storage Solutions for Intermittent Renewable Energy
Lithium-ion batteries are where it all begins. They’re small, efficient, and quick to react—ideal for homes with solar on the roof. Systems such as the Tesla Powerwall and LG RESU have made it more convenient than ever before to store solar energy throughout the...
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How to Maximise Your Battery Storage With Time-of-Use Tariffs
If you’ve got a home battery or you’re thinking of installing one, you’ve probably heard about Time-of-Use tariffs—often referred to as TOU tariffs. These are electricity pricing structures where the cost of power changes throughout the day depending on demand. And while that might...
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What’s the Ideal Battery Size for your Homes?
So, you’ve got solar panels or you’re planning to install them. Great move! But the next big question on your mind might be: What battery size do we actually need at home? That’s something many Aussie homeowners are asking—especially now that battery rebates are...
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Can I Go Off-Grid With Just Solar and Batteries?
It’s a question that’s coming up more and more these days: Can we actually go off-grid using just solar panels and a battery system? The short answer is yes—but the real answer is a bit more involved. Whether you’re trying to avoid rising energy...
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How to Prepare Your Home for a Solar Battery Installation
Let’s say you’ve decided to add a solar battery to your home. That’s a great move—especially here in Australia, where the sun is generous, and energy bills can be punishing. But before your battery system gets delivered and wired in, there are a few...
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Getting Your Battery System Listed
Batteries, especially lithium-based ones, play a huge role in our clean energy transition. But they also come with safety risks if not designed, tested, and installed properly. That’s why the Clean Energy Council requires battery systems to meet strict criteria before they can be...
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How Much Does a Home Battery Cost in 2025? Is It Worth It?
A decent-sized solar battery—say, around 10kWh—starts at about $7,000 for the hardware alone. Add installation, and you’re looking at something closer to $9,000 to $13,000 before rebates. Here’s what we’re seeing for common models installed in Australian homes right now: The AlphaESS Smile5 (13.3kWh...
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Battery Setups – How Much Can We Actually Save?
For most households, having a battery fitted will cut the cost of electricity by between 30 and 70 percent. For example, if we typically spend around $2,000 a year, a battery would save us between $600 and $1,400 annually. Normally, without a battery, we...
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Federal Battery Rebate – How Can I Be Eligible?
If we’ve been thinking about putting a solar battery on our house or company, we might have heard of the federal battery rebate starting 1 July 2025. It’s an important development because it can shave off the initial price of a battery system by...
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