Planned Power Outage Guide for Solar and Battery Homeowners

Queensland homeowners often receive a notice saying their electricity will be switched off for network work. The timing may be inconvenient, especially if the home has a battery, medical equipment or a home office. The first question is usually simple: if the battery is charged and the solar panels are producing, will the house stay […]
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Electricity Allowance for Working from Home in Australia

A hybrid worker finishes an eight-hour day with a laptop, monitor, modem and air conditioner running, then opens the electricity bill and asks a reasonable question: who pays for the extra energy? The answer depends on whether you're dealing with an electricity allowance for working from home, an employer payment, an ATO tax deduction or […]
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Smart Home Energy Management System Project: VPP Ready

You've already done the expensive part. The solar is on the roof, the battery is on the wall, and the monitoring app shows power flowing in and out. Yet many households in Queensland and New South Wales still have the same reaction after a few months: the system works, but it doesn't feel fully optimised. […]
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