This week Hepburn Energy hosted and recorded a webinar on the key question of whether To battery or not to battery. The webinar explores the pros, cons, and options to help decide if a battery is right for you. The webinar was hosted by Hepburn Energy General Manager, Taryn Lane. Panellists included– Frank from Enviroshop Newstead – […]
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The Federal Government has announced some changes to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program that has been in operation since 1 July 2025. These changes are designed to keep the scheme operating for the next four years in a more financially sustainable manner. The changes to the scheme will apply to any batteries installed after 1
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Do you need some help understanding the whole issue of solar power and battery storage? Solar panels are relatively straightforward (but the feed in tariff in Victoria is very low), while adding batteries changes the whole dynamic. Before you commit to a sizeable investment It is vital to understand your overall energy profile, including the
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Are you overwhelmed with info and offers about solar panels, battery storage, electricity tariffs etc? A good starting point could be to join the online Solar and Battery 101 session that we are conducting with regional councils on Monday 4 August. We will aim to cover all of your key questions about solar and batteries,
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With a re-elected ALP government the Cheaper Home Batteries program is now being implemented by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. This program offers the potential to save around $4000 on the cost of installing an average 11.5kWh battery. The scheme is scheduled to operate from 1 July 2025. There are a few key
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The ALP have announced a Cheaper Home Batteries program election commitment this morning, with the potential to save around $4000 on the cost of installing an average 11.5kWh battery. If re-elected on 3 May Labor will introduce the scheme on 1 July 2025. There are a few key details: 1. minimum battery size is 5kWh
Here is an interesting perspective on Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology. The conclusion is that V2G is a distraction. It makes people wait. Wait to buy an EV. Wait to size up their solar. Wait for new home battery tech. All for a perfect solution that may never arrive. But big bills are here now.
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As previously notified Tesla have introduced their Powerwall 3 battery with integrated solar inverter, providing both AC coupled and DC coupled capability. As such the Powerwall 3 is not compatible with existing Powerwall 2 batteries. This means that any customers with an existing Powerwall 2 unit wanting to increase battery storage capacity will need to
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With higher rates of electrification, increasing electricity tariffs and lower solar feed in rates, the benefits of solar and battery storage keep improving. However each property needs careful evaluation to ensure that a solar and/or battery system is sized correctly for the current conditions while also offering the potential for future proofing and upgrading. We have been installing Tesla Powerwall batteries for
