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Australia Breaks Rooftop Solar Record Ahead of Rebate Changes
Planet Wins•3d ago

Australia Breaks Rooftop Solar Record Ahead of Rebate Changes

Australians installed a record-breaking amount of rooftop solar panels and home batteries in March 2026, with solar jumping 19% and battery capacity surging 35% in a single month. The rush came as families raced to lock in federal rebates before policy changes took effect.

Google News - Solar Power Record•2 min read
100,000 Home Batteries Kept Lights On During Winter Storm Fern
Solutions•4d ago

100,000 Home Batteries Kept Lights On During Winter Storm Fern

When Winter Storm Fern left over a million Americans without power, households with solar panels and batteries kept running. Now this proven technology is scaling nationwide to strengthen our struggling grid.

Fast Company•3 min read
Anker's 7 kWh Plug-In Battery Brings Solar Storage to DIYers
Planet Wins•4d ago

Anker's 7 kWh Plug-In Battery Brings Solar Storage to DIYers

A new home battery system lets homeowners add energy storage to their existing solar panels without replacing expensive equipment, and many can install it themselves. The plug-in approach could make clean energy storage accessible to millions more households.

PV Magazine•3 min read
Driver Charges Electric Truck for $0 Using Home Solar
Solutions•Apr 3

Driver Charges Electric Truck for $0 Using Home Solar

A GM employee shared real numbers showing his electric truck costs nothing to charge with rooftop solar panels. His GMC Sierra EV fills up for free while gas drivers pay nearly $100 at the pump.

Electrek•3 min read
Sonnen Cuts Home Battery Prices Up to 50% Through June
Planet Wins•Apr 2

Sonnen Cuts Home Battery Prices Up to 50% Through June

German energy company Sonnen just slashed prices on home battery systems by up to half, making it easier for families to store solar power and cut electricity bills. The limited-time offer runs through June and could save homeowners thousands.

PV Magazine•2 min read
New York Pays Homeowners to Store Clean Energy at Home
Videos•Mar 31

New York Pays Homeowners to Store Clean Energy at Home

New York homeowners can now earn thousands of dollars by installing home batteries that help power the grid during peak demand. The state offers $3,000 upfront plus ongoing payments when utilities tap stored energy.

CleanTechnica•2 min read
Washington Tests EVs That Power Homes During Outages
Solutions•Mar 24

Washington Tests EVs That Power Homes During Outages

Five electric vehicles in Washington state are proving they can do double duty as home batteries and grid helpers. The pilot could slash power bills while keeping the lights on during outages.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•2 min read
Vermont Adds $55/Month Home Battery Backup Program
Solutions•Mar 21

Vermont Adds $55/Month Home Battery Backup Program

A Vermont utility just made backup power affordable for everyone with a new $55 monthly battery lease that protects homes during outages. Best part? No massive upfront cost and you're helping strengthen the entire grid.

Electrek•2 min read
Australia Hits Record Battery Storage in February 2026
Planet Wins•Mar 12

Australia Hits Record Battery Storage in February 2026

Australian homes installed a record 1.2 GWh of battery storage in February, marking the strongest month ever as families rushed to lock in government rebates. Solar panel installations also rebounded to February's highest level in five years.

Google News - Solar Power Record•2 min read
Australia Hits Record Solar and Battery Installations in Feb
Planet Wins•Mar 9

Australia Hits Record Solar and Battery Installations in Feb

Australia just recorded its biggest February ever for rooftop solar installations, while home battery demand surged to record highs. The clean energy boom signals a promising shift as families across the country embrace solar power and energy independence.

PV Magazine•2 min read
Home Batteries Now Beat Solar Panels for Energy Savings
Solutions•Mar 8

Home Batteries Now Beat Solar Panels for Energy Savings

American homeowners are ditching the old solar playbook and choosing batteries instead. The reason? Storing power yourself now saves more money than selling it back to the grid.

Electrek•3 min read
Australia Tests AI to Supercharge Home Solar Batteries
Innovation•Mar 5

Australia Tests AI to Supercharge Home Solar Batteries

Australian researchers are partnering with a major solar installer to use artificial intelligence to make home batteries work together like a power plant. The technology could lower energy bills while making the grid more reliable.

PV Magazine•2 min read
Seattle Utility Pays Homeowners $1,000 for Home Batteries
Videos•Mar 5

Seattle Utility Pays Homeowners $1,000 for Home Batteries

Puget Sound Energy is paying Seattle-area homeowners up to $1,000 to install battery systems that can power their homes and support the local grid during peak demand. Battery prices have dropped 75% in twelve years, making home energy storage more affordable than ever.

CleanTechnica•2 min read
Australia Triples Battery Budget After Huge Demand
Solutions•Feb 23

Australia Triples Battery Budget After Huge Demand

Australia just boosted its home battery program budget from $1.6 billion to $5 billion after households snapped up the subsidies faster than expected. In just six months, home batteries went from niche technology to powering up to 11% of peak electricity demand in some states.

PV Magazine•2 min read
Japan Tests Home Batteries to Store Excess Solar Power
Innovation•Feb 19

Japan Tests Home Batteries to Store Excess Solar Power

A Japanese power company is launching a project that could solve a growing problem: what to do with all the solar energy being generated. By using home batteries to store excess power, they're turning waste into opportunity.

PV Magazine•2 min read
Hungary Offers $6,800 Grants for Home Battery Storage
Planet Wins•Feb 11

Hungary Offers $6,800 Grants for Home Battery Storage

Hungary just launched a $250 million program giving homeowners up to $6,800 to install home batteries with solar panels. The grants cover 80% of installation costs and could help thousands of families slash their energy bills while storing clean power.

PV Magazine•2 min read
Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Cut Power Bills
Videos•Feb 9

Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Cut Power Bills

A California energy startup just raised $232 million to help homeowners slash electricity costs with smarter battery systems. Their AI-powered technology is already saving customers an extra $126 per year compared to standard home batteries.

Google News - Clean Energy•3 min read
Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Strengthen Power Grid
Planet Wins•Feb 5

Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Strengthen Power Grid

Lunar Energy just secured $232 million to scale up production of home batteries that power homes and strengthen the electric grid when demand spikes. The six-year-old company plans to manufacture 100,000 battery units by 2028, turning everyday homeowners into energy heroes.

TechCrunch•3 min read
Energy Firm Tops 3 Markets with AI-Powered Home Batteries
Planet Wins•Jan 28

Energy Firm Tops 3 Markets with AI-Powered Home Batteries

Sigenergy has become the number one energy storage provider in Australia, Ireland, and South Africa, thanks to innovative all-in-one systems that help homeowners save money and power through outages. The company's AI-enabled batteries are already forming virtual power plants across four countries.

PV Magazine•3 min read
Rural Americans Beat Winter Blackouts With Home Batteries
Solutions•Jan 25

Rural Americans Beat Winter Blackouts With Home Batteries

When ice storms knock out power for days in rural America, families are keeping the lights on with smart solar battery systems. Here's how they're calculating exactly what they need to stay warm and safe.

Electrek•3 min read

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