Articles Tagged with: Battery Storage

Australia’s energy transition took a major step forward on January 7, 2026, as Origin Energy announced the commercial commencement of the first stage of the Eraring Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Located on the western shore of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales’ Hunter region, the project is reshaping the future of a site that remains the largest operational coal-fired power station in the country.

Australia’s residential energy market is in the middle of a structural shift. Rooftop solar is no longer the endgame; storage is now the missing piece. As the National Electricity Market wrestles with negative daytime pricing, evening demand spikes and a steeper duck curve, batteries have moved from “nice to have” to strategic household infrastructure.

Australia is well past the novelty phase of rooftop solar. With more than 3.3 million homes already generating their own power, batteries are now being sold as the fix for everything solar no longer does well — falling feed-in tariffs, rising network charges, and retailers doing whatever they can to keep revenue flowing.

Thinking about getting a home battery to store that precious solar energy? Smart move. But before you dive in, there’s a bit of jargon you’ll want to wrap your head around—especially when it comes to how much energy your battery can actually store and use.

From July 4, 2025, Western Australians will have a solid new reason to consider installing a home battery. Thanks to a joint push by the WA and Federal Governments, the WA Residential Battery Scheme is up and running—offering generous rebates and no-interest loans to make battery storage systems far more accessible to households across the state.

If you've already got solar panels on your roof, you know the story—plenty of energy while the sun's up, but once it dips below the horizon, you're drawing power from the grid again. That’s where home batteries come into play. The Fronius Reserva is one of the latest entrants in this space, designed to help you get more out of the solar energy you produce.

Australia boasts the world's highest rate of rooftop solar adoption, with one in three Australian homes benefiting from solar power. Despite this impressive uptake, only about one in 40 households currently have a battery, limiting their ability to store affordable renewable energy for when it's most needed.

Thinking about adding a battery to your solar system, or even getting solar and a battery installed together? If you're in New South Wales, there's never been a better time! The NSW Government has launched an exciting incentive program to make battery storage more affordable, helping you save on electricity bills, boost your energy independence, and contribute to a greener future.

Imagine a future where batteries don’t just power your devices or vehicles—they also help clean the air. It sounds futuristic, but scientists are edging closer to making this a reality with lithium-carbon dioxide (Li-CO₂) batteries. These next-generation energy storage devices are gaining attention for their potential to store renewable energy while removing CO₂ from the atmosphere—a promising development in the fight against climate change.

Profile of iStore: Learn about this Aussie business, its 25+ years in renewable energy, heat pumps, solar and batteries for sustainable homes.

So, you’ve got solar panels soaking up all that sweet Aussie sunshine, but what happens to the extra electricity your panels generate while you’re at work or out and about? That’s where a home battery steps in. Lately, there’s been a growing buzz around modular battery systems, and for good reason. Let’s unpack why these stackable setups might be just what your solar setup needs, or maybe not.

For Aussie homeowners considering energy storage in 2025, SolarQuotes has done the legwork. In their latest battery installers survey, the team reached out to good number of battery installers in their national network and asked them what battery brands the like the most.

Labor’s new Cheaper Home Batteries Program is set to transform household energy management, offering substantial rebates that make solar battery storage accessible and affordable. Find out how much you could save, what models are recommended, and how this initiative could reshape the Australian energy landscape.

Thinking about getting a battery to go with your rooftop solar? Now might be the perfect time to dive in. The federal Labor government is putting its money where the sun is, promising a hefty 30% discount on home batteries. Here's what that actually means for your wallet, your power bills, and even the planet.

As Australia accelerates its transition to renewable energy, finding efficient ways to store electricity has become paramount. With the rapid expansion of solar and wind power, innovative technologies like flow batteries are set to play a pivotal role in securing a sustainable energy future.

Starting November 2024, New South Wales residents and small businesses can access a new government incentive aimed at lowering the cost of battery storage installations. This initiative supports renewable energy adoption, reduces electricity bills, and helps the state achieve its ambitious environmental goals, including a 70% emissions reduction by 2035 and net-zero by 2050.

Australia's renewable energy potential is immense, with vast resources of solar and wind power. However, the intermittent nature of these energy sources presents a challenge. While the sun and wind are powerful, they don't work around the clock. This is where energy storage solutions, like home batteries, come into play. By capturing and storing renewable energy, these systems ensure that homes and businesses can still access power when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn't blowing.

There’s a lot of buzz in Australia right now about the Tesla Powerwall, especially with the new Powerwall 3 model coming out. If you browse the web, you’ll find glowing reports from top websites and solar groups on social media.

Welcome to our solar battery FAQ section. Here, we cover everything from basic concepts to intricate details of solar battery technology, ensuring you have the information needed for smart solar energy decisions. Below, you'll find a well-organized list of questions, crafted to guide you through the various aspects of using and maintaining solar batteries.

The integration of solar batteries into Australian residential settings is gaining momentum. Historically used in remote, off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind electricity systems, these batteries are now becoming a staple in new home solar installations.