Category Archives: Tesla Powerwall

By Chris Williams | February 13th, 2024 | Categories: Home Energy Storage, News, Tesla Powerwall

Queenslanders must move fast to access big savings on solar batteries with solar battery rebate

Homeowners in Queensland have the chance to receive a rebate of either $3000 or $4000 on a home solar battery. Only around the...

By ChrisWilliams | May 23rd, 2022 | Categories: News, Tesla Powerwall

Solar plus storage protects against ballistic electricity prices 

Wholesale ("spot") electricity prices are going bonkers with customers in some parts of Australia seeing their rates double. Beside me as I write...

By ChrisWilliams | February 16th, 2022 | Categories: General Solar, Home Energy Storage, Tesla Powerwall

5 reasons to combine your solar panels with Tesla Powerwall

There is no shortage of reasons why you should combine your solar system with Tesla Powerwall, but here are five to get you...

By ChrisWilliams | February 16th, 2022 | Categories: News, Tesla Powerwall, Uncategorized

Cheaper Home Batteries Bill could save you $3,000 on your Tesla Powerwall

On February 14, Dr Helen Haines, federal independent MP for Indi, introduced the Cheaper Home Batteries Bill 2022 (the Bill). The Bill, seconded...

By ChrisWilliams | January 27th, 2022 | Categories: News, Tesla Powerwall

Is Tesla Powerwall worth it in 2022?

As more Australians per capita have solar installed on their homes than anywhere else in the world, and as feed-in-tariffs (FiTs) continue to...

By ChrisWilliams | December 7th, 2021 | Categories: News, Solar News, Tesla Powerwall

Breaking new ground with solar and storage

Perhaps the only thing in Australia booming more than rooftop solar PV is the homes they're installed on. Driven by low-interest rates, the...

Take charge of your energy security

Whether it’s down to wild weather or simply the multitude of pressures on the grid, blackouts are a part of life and taking...

By ChrisWilliams | January 30th, 2020 | Categories: Tesla Powerwall

FOUR YEARS SINCE AUSTRALIA’S FIRST TESLA POWERWALL INSTALLATION

Sydney, Australia: Four years ago, all eyes worldwide were on one homeowner who went from being an average suburban dad to the self...

By ChrisWilliams | September 9th, 2019 | Categories: Home Energy Storage, sonnen, Tesla Powerwall

How Much Does A Solar Battery Cost?

Concerns over increasing electricity costs have led many Aussie households to turn to renewable energy solutions, such as solar battery storage, as an...

By ChrisWilliams | September 26th, 2017 | Categories: Tesla Powerwall

Solar Batteries: Australians see energy storage as the future, poll finds

Originally posted on ABC.net.auPhoto: Murray Green installed a solar battery in his Sydney home last year. (ABC News: Rebecca Armitage ) As power prices continue to...

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These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes a general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on Energy Locals Time of Use Tariff – (TOU – Peak, Off-Peak & Solar Sponge).

The reference price is set by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) for a financial year in relation to electricity supply to residential customers in the distribution region and is based on an assumed annual usage amount. Any difference between the reference price and the unconditional price of a plan is expressed as a percentage more or less than the reference price. The terms of any conditional discounts are shown, along with any further difference between the reference price and the discount applied if a condition is met, expressed as a percentage more or less than the reference price.