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Key Components of a Solar & Battery System

Key Components of a Solar & Battery System

08 May 2026
Key Components of a Solar / Solar & Battery System Solar Panels (convert sunlight to DC electricity)Inverters (convert DC to AC electricity, DC to AC or Both)M ...
How a Solar System Works

How a Solar System Works

08 May 2026
How a Solar System Works 1. Solar panels generate electricity Solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. This type of ...
How Batteries Work

How Batteries Work

17 March 2026
How Battery Systems Work What a battery does A home battery stores energy so it can be used later. Most commonly, this energy is generated during the day from ...
Robbie’s 'Set and Forget' experience with wholesale energy.

Robbie’s 'Set and Forget' experience with wholesale energy.

15 March 2026
18 Months with Amber Robbie’s set and forget experience with wholesale energy Eighteen months ago, I re joined Amber Electric, and like most of my good and ba ...
Key Solar, Batteries & Electrical Jargon

Key Solar, Batteries & Electrical Jargon

22 January 2026
Jargon Guide: Key Solar Terms Explained Before we diving too deep into the solar or battery space, it’s helpful to understand a few common solar terms you’ll s ...
A deeper look at South Australia's Flexible Exports Program

A deeper look at South Australia's Flexible Exports Program

22 January 2026
South Australia's Flexible Exports Program South Australia is a global leader in rooftop solar adoption. With so many households now generating their own clean ...
Whats a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)?

Whats a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)?

14 October 2025
What’s a VPP? A VPP, or Virtual Power Plant, is a network of home batteries connected to a central control system. Instead of operating completely independentl ...
How Heat Pumps Work

How Heat Pumps Work

14 October 2025
How Heat Pumps Work – And Why They’re Changing Hot Water in Australia Heating water accounts for up to 25% of household energy use in Australia, making it one ...
Understanding Solar & Battery Systems

Understanding Solar & Battery Systems

30 July 2025
Understanding Solar Energy Systems Overview Solar systems convert sunlight into electricity to power homes and businesses. Any unused energy can be exported ...
The Decline of Solar Feed-In Tariffs

The Decline of Solar Feed-In Tariffs

09 October 2024
The Decline of Solar Feed-In Tariffs Solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs) have been steadily decreasing, with further declines on the horizon. When the generous 60c/ ...