It’s official, the barrier to mass adoption of home batteries in Australia was never about the technology, it was always about the price. The federal government’s new ‘Cheaper Home Batteries Program’ kicked off on July 1st this year. In less than four months, it has already helped fund more than 100,000 new battery installations across the country. That figure is staggering. To put it in perspective, it took years for Australia to reach the 185,000 total batteries installed by the end of...

Tesla has just dropped a massive update for its Australian Model 3 lineup. The 2026 model year updates include a new Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant that boasts a staggering 750km of WLTP range. This range increase comes chiefly thanks to an update to battery chemistry, now using a NMC (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt) battery to achieve the boost from the previous 528km to 571km. This change allows the Tesla Model 3 Long Range to take the crown of the EV with the most range, taking the titl...

Following a successful trial, ALDI Australia is expanding its ALDI Solar program, offering solar and battery packages to homeowners across the eastern seaboard. This initiative brings a simplified, affordable entry into solar power, continuing the retailer’s mission to provide value beyond its traditional grocery offerings. The program is designed to deliver significant energy savings and help more Aussies take control of their electricity bills. ALDI Solar has partnered with Australian-owned...

If you’ve followed Tesla for a while, you’ll be familiar with their product launches, earnings calls, software releases and informative events like autonomy day, battery day and more. It seems that Tesla has a VERY BIG announcement planned for tonight, with a number of Australian media outlets teasing that an embargo drops at midnight. While the details remain officially under wraps, the internet is already awash with hints and tantalizing glimpses of what might be unveiled. This leadup to t...

Amber Electric has launched an innovative tool designed to help Australian households crunch the numbers on solar and battery investments. The ROI Calculator provides personalised estimates on payback periods, factoring in real-world energy use and wholesale pricing. This release comes at a time when more Aussies are eyeing batteries to cut bills and boost energy independence. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, launched by the Australian government on July 1, 2025, has seen remarkable s...

Yackandandah, a small town in Victoria’s northeast with ambitious renewable energy goals, has taken a significant step forward with the activation of its second community battery, Yack 02. Today, th launch event brought together community members, representatives from Totally Renewable Yackandandah, Indigo Power, and local councils to celebrate this milestone. Special recognition was given to KDEC Solar and Electrical for their expert installation work and to the Victorian Government for fundi...

Tesla’s Robotaxi service has been operating in Austin, since June and while the service has already delivered thousands of rides, there’s are some early testers who push the limits, trying to answer important questions. One such adventurer, Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Reviews, who decided to see what happens when the battery in an electric robotaxi, gets low and requires recharging. Typically robotaxi rides are point to point and with a growing, but relatively small service area, the longes...

The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is the latest portable power station from the company, building on the success of other models. Launched last month, this second generation version trims down the weight and size while boosting key features like battery cycles and charging speed. The portable power space is becoming incredibly competitive and to stand out, the Elite 100 V2 really goes hard after portability and performance. The battery tips the scales at just 11.5kg, which somehow is 32% lighter than its...

DJI are most famous for their drones but have steadily been expanding their portfolio and now have a catalog of products in the energy space. Not content with just 1kW of portable battery storage, they now offer a stackable energy storage system known as the DJI Power 2000. The Power 2000 is a portable battery with 2048Wh of capacity, but here’s the really impressive bit, it can output that power at a rate of 3kW. This means it’s more than powerful enough to charge an electric car, or lot o...

It’s an exciting time for Aussies looking to supercharge their homes with solar battery storage, as new guidance and transitional arrangements have just dropped, promising to make the process smoother and more accessible. Whether you’re considering a brand-new system or looking to expand your existing setup, there’s plenty to get across. The latest updates aim to clarify how Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) work for solar batteries, effectively reducing the upfront cost. This mea...