Tag Archives: home batteries

By Chris Williams | October 26th, 2023 | Categories: Home Energy Storage, News

Blackout warning highlights the need for backup batteries

When an electricity industry veteran sends a powerful warning, we should all sit up and take notice. Well, that’s exactly what we’re waking...

By Chris Williams | September 4th, 2023 | Categories: General Solar, Home Energy Storage, News

Heat, dry conditions to increase risk of power outages

A dry and hot summer is looming, increasing the risk of bush fires and power outages. The forecast from Australian authorities paints a...

By Chris Williams | July 5th, 2023 | Categories: General Solar, Home Energy Storage, News

Riding a unicorn for smarter, better rooftop solar and home batteries

The scale of the challenge in combatting climate change can seem insurmountable. At the same time, energy costs are spiralling – with the latest...

By ChrisWilliams | April 25th, 2022 | Categories: News, Recent News, Solar News

Greens to kickstart solar battery boom with $17 billion renewable energy plan

Ahead of the federal election on 21 May 2022, Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt joined solar installers, the Smart Energy Council and candidate...

The decade of energy storage has arrived

The energy storage decade has arrived. That is, at least according to energy market analysts BloombergNEF (BNEF)'s forecast there will 1 terawatt-hour (TWh)...

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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.