The cost of electricity in Australia has a big topic of conversation for families. We’ve watched our bills grow as the grid embarks on one of the largest transitions we’ve ever seen. Today, Tesla Energy announced a new $1,500 battery rebate for their home storage battery, Powerwall 3. This helps households reduce the cost of the battery and further improves the return on investment calculation. The terms and conditions of the new rebate from Tesla are as follows. To be eligible, you need to...

It’s easy to get caught up in the big announcements from international tech giants, focusing on the moonshot projects and billion-dollar investments in sustainability. We talk about vast solar farms, orbital data collection, and next-generation battery breakthroughs as the key to a greener future. However, the real laboratory for practical, adoptable, and effective green technology often lies much closer to home, right within our local communities. This is exactly why an event like the Sustain...

For years now, we’ve been talking about the enormous potential of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, for many, its the logical next step in home energy and electric vehicle ownership. This has the potential to turn your EV into a giant battery on wheels that can power your home and even earn you money. The promise is massive, but the uptake in Australia has been hampered by one major roadblock: the dreaded warranty void. Today, that barrier is finally starting to crumble, thanks to an exciting...

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...