Big batteries are going in fast. Too many are being left dumb, unsupported, and unable to earn their keep.

I was on ABC Adelaide this week to talk about the battery rebate. First question was easy. Has it been popular?

Hell yes.

Roughly 150,000 batteries in six months. That is a staggering number.

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Installations in 2025 under the Albanese Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) surpassed even some previous optimistic estimates. [Read more…]

Portable battery specialist EcoFlow also manufactures fixed home batteries that should be available to Australian customers reasonably early in the new year; along with hard-wired EV chargers. [Read more…]

Added battery module options for the hugely popular (albeit recently troubled) Sigenergy SigenStor home battery storage system have been unveiled . Plus, we take a look at how the Sigenergy energy controller recall is progressing. [Read more…]

Forget the mental gymnastics. Here’s the super-simple way to estimate how much federal government rebate you can get on whatever eligible home battery you’re interested in. [Read more…]

Aussies love big things.

After the rebate, battery systems are heading the same way. [Read more…]

Home batteries are now much cheaper under Australia’s rebate, but getting together the up-front cash necessary to buy a system will still be a struggle for some who want one. Rewiring Australia says government-backed loans are key to unlocking battery benefits for more Australian households. [Read more…]

Subsidies for Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) are being adjusted to ensure the program’s ongoing viability out to the intended finish date. We take a look at the impact the rebate reduction will have on financial support for some popular home storage systems. [Read more…]

Energy minister Chris Bowen spruiks Labor’s battery plan during the federal election – a scheme that has been revamped less than six months after launch.

The federal government has earmarked an additional $4.9bn for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, while revamping it so incentives taper off for oversized home batteries that were rapidly depleting the scheme’s budget.

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Andrew Reither from PowerPlus Energy getting the hang of commissioning

Have you heard the Whispr?

Australian battery maker PowerPlus Energy has a stackable battery inverter combination now available to fully support 3 phase systems.

So is it any good? In my humble opinion yes. Read on while we explain why in this installation review.
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