AI platforms are starting to manage solar and batteries in real time. By responding to prices, weather, and demand, smarter software could significantly improve the financial performance of home energy systems.
Your pool pump may be the biggest electricity user in the backyard. Here’s why modern variable-speed pumps can cut energy use and run perfectly with solar.
VPPs can turn home batteries into grid resources. But how frequently are they used? This guide explains when events happen and what homeowners should expect.
Australia has surpassed 250,000 home battery installations, but changing electricity pricing and tapering rebates mean households must now look more closely at whether the long-term economics still stack up.
South Australia is pushing for home energy disclosure because inefficient housing is already driving higher living costs. Older homes, volatile power prices, and extreme temperatures are exposing a blind spot buyers and renters can no longer afford to ignore.
Your clothes dryer is electric, but it may still be wasting more energy than you realise. Here’s why heat pump dryers have become the smarter choice for solar homes.
Australia’s battery boom is accelerating, but inspection crackdowns show installation quality isn’t always keeping pace with demand.
Your electric car already holds more energy than most home batteries. In 2026, Vehicle to Home turns that stored power into backup, savings, and everyday resilience.
Solar pergolas are turning backyards into dual-purpose spaces in 2026, generating power while creating dappled shade for gardens, outdoor living, and EV charging.
AI energy management replaces fixed solar timers with real-time control, helping households avoid grid imports, manage EV charging, and protect savings in Australia’s more complex 2026 energy market.
