Home solar, batteries, EVs could unlock savings of $19 billion by 2040

A meta-analysis of nine studies finds flexibility will be vital to unlock the most value from consumer energy resources and could slash the cost of transitioning to renewables. 

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VPPs could save billions, tame the solar duck – and nix the big solar button

A three-year project led by AEMO has underscored the huge benefits promised by the coordinated participation of consumer energy resources in the market.

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New home energy management “ecosystem” lands, backed by solar heavyweight

Home energy management “ecosystem” lands in Australia, to optimise solar and battery savings through monitoring and AI, including scheduled EV charging.

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How my home battery has performed over the past four years – and lessons for a DER future

A data-driven, objective look at how 6.3kW of solar and a Tesla Powerwall have performed technically and financially over four years – with an EV added to the mix.

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Community farm adds wind turbine, battery to slash energy costs by $20,000 a year

myuna farm victoria small windA working community and children’s farm will further slash emissions and energy costs with a 5kW wind turbine and battery energy storage system.

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Is your rooftop solar performing as well as it should? Data says, probably not

rooftop solar Western AustraliaSome 75% of residential rooftop solar systems are not passing on the full extent of electricity bill savings they are capable of delivering. Why – and what can be done?

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Spender calls on federal Labor to set up “one stop shop” for electrification

Independent MP calls on Albanese government to get out of slow lane on electrification, and make it easy for households and businesses to quit fossil fuels.

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“Self-reliant and in control:” Smarts plus battery deal puts power in consumer hands

New partnership offers homes and businesses a battery and software package to minimise grid electricity use and maximise the value of behind the meter resources.

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