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Electrification

“It’s a really hard sell”: Why households want control of the solar and batteries they have paid for
Australia’s first privately funded residential VPP believes virtual power plants are easier to sell when they’re built into the business from day one.
Anne Delaney

Jul 16, 2026

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Electrification

SwitchedOn podcast: Why the booming home battery market is staying clear of virtual power plants
Despite the potential for lower bills, and a stronger grid, most battery owners still aren’t joining virtual power plants.
Anne Delaney

Jul 15, 2026

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Electrification

SwitchedOn podcast: Consumer energy devices aren’t talking to each other – and it’s a problem
Australia is betting on millions of household energy devices to help run the grid, but what happens if they can’t properly talk to each other?
Anne Delaney

May 21, 2026

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SwitchedOn Australia

SwitchedOn podcast: How I electrified – the unexpected payoffs from ditching gas at home
A Melbourne family’s shift off gas reveals that electrification isn’t just about cutting emissions — it’s about gaining control over how your home uses energy.
Anne Delaney

May 4, 2026

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Podcasts

SwitchedOn podcast: Why are some home batteries so cheap?
Cheaper home battery systems can mean tighter margins, and fewer guarantees your installer will be there if something goes wrong.
Anne Delaney

Apr 23, 2026

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Renewables

Home battery rebates and soaring diesel costs bring electrification to the masses
What does it take to make a petrol-head tradie home electrification-curious? Try home battery rebates and soaring diesel costs.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 1, 2026

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Storage

New battery made “exclusively” for homes launches onto red-hot Australian market
A new battery brand “dedicated exclusively to the home” has launched onto the rebate-charged Australian market, offering three different sizes and a low starting price.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 24, 2026

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CleanTech Bites

Australian battery manufacturer seeks funds for significant expansion as home battery market booms
WA energy system specialist seeks fresh capital to scale up operations, including for its recent launch into the booming home battery market.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 24, 2025

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Commentary

Home battery sales outpace new solar systems for first time ever, in sign of boom to come
For the first time ever, more battery systems were sold than PV systems in May 2025 – an extraordinary milestone. And home battery sizes are booming too.
Warwick Johnston

Jun 11, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“Huge win:” Federal Labor unveils $2.3bn plan to slash home battery costs
Federal Labor unveils plan to dramatically boost home battery uptake in Australia, through a national scheme that would cut the up-front cost of installation by thousands of dollars.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 5, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Budget locks in green metals funding, ignores household energy opportunity
The federal budget didn’t contain any surprises, but experts are hoping consumer-level energy initiatives are being saved for the election.
Poppy Johnston

Mar 26, 2025

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Storage

Australian home battery outfit Redback enters voluntary administration
Administrators are on the hunt for buyers or investors in Australian-owned and operated battery and smart inverter outfit Redback.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 11, 2024

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