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.
The NSW Government is dangling a juicy carrot in front of businesses: a cool $1 million in grant funding to help explore if heat pumps are the future of their heating systems. And for many, the answer might be a resounding yes.
As more Aussies plug in electric vehicles (EVs) and swap out gas hot water systems for electric ones, there’s growing concern that the surge in electricity use might overload our power grids. With national electricity demand expected to double by 2050, the worry isn’t unfounded — especially if everyone charges up and cranks the heat at the same time.
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.