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EcoFlow brings the DELTA 3 Max Plus to Australian shores

EcoFlow has officially pulled the wraps off its latest powerhouse for the Australian market, the DELTA 3 Max Plus. This new 2kWh portable power station is specifically tailored for the local crowd, featuring a massive 3000W output and a built-in Anderson-style DC port. The timing couldn't be better for Aussie explorers and tradies. As more of us head off the beaten track or look for...

Victoria smashes 17-year old record for electricity demand as heatwave hits the grid hard

Victoria has officially set a new benchmark for energy consumption, surpassing a record that has stood for nearly two decades. As a brutal heatwave sweeps across the state, air conditioners are working overtime to keep residents cool. Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio confirmed the milestone this evening via social media. The previous record, set back in 2009, was finally eclipsed as the mercury...

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AusNet deploys EMMA van ahead of VIC heatwave, recharge your devices when the grid goes down

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I drove more than 2,000km to Tesla’s Big Battery at the Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia

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163,016 Homes Batteries have been installed in Australia in 6 months, Gov rebates extended to 2030

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5 critical questions you must ask before your home battery installation

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Dave Hughes champions solar storage as new ambassador for Aussie Solar Batteries

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Golden Plains Wind Farm will feature 168x Tesla Megapack 2 XL batteries in renewable energy win

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Should Australia mine Bitcoin with their excess energy instead of giving 3 hours of power for free?

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Tesla offers $1,500 off Powerwall 3 adding to Government’s Home Battery Rebate

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Government’s Solar Sharer Offer to deliver 3hrs free power to Aussie Homes, demanding appliances get smarter

Today, the Australian government unveiled the Solar Sharer Offer, a new initiative set to provide households with free electricity for at least 3 hours...

Why Albury’s Sustainable Living Festival is a must-See for green tech enthusiasts

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....

Australia hits 100,000 new home batteries in 4 months, proving it was always about the cost

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...

Australia’s grid is challenged by the success of batteries and EVs, could this UK tech could be the fix?

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ALDI offering solar and battery packages, making renewable energy more accessible

Following a successful trial, ALDI Australia is expanding its ALDI Solar program, offering solar and battery packages to homeowners across the eastern seaboard. This...

Ausnet advises Victorians to charger their batteries

Energy electricity transmission and distributor AusNet has issued a blunt and severe weather warning to Victorians, bad weather is heading our way. For residents across...

Discover how quickly your Solar Battery could pay for itself with Amber’s new ROI Calculator

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Yackandandah’s second community battery (Yack 02) officially launched today

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...

Ausgrid approves V2Grid’s Numbat, a bi-directional CHAdeMO and CCS2 EV charger

Ausgrid has just given the green light to V2Grid Australia's 7kW Numbat bidirectional charger. This approval means EV owners will soon be able to...

New guidance on stackable batteries

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,...

New 30% federal battery rebate sees massive demand, Powerwall 3 installs reportedly pushed to November

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Melbourne International EV Auto Show opens this weekend: Get hands-on with the latest Electric Vehicles

The Melbourne International EV Auto Show opens its doors tomorrow, returning for its third year with a massive showcase of the latest in electric...
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