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A Rocky Transition: Industry leaders are concerned about energy supply gaps during Australia’s shift to renewable energy
The Australian Financial Review recently published an article outlining the concerns of industry leaders regarding Australia’s rapidly changing energy landscape on the road to decarbonisation. The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is an ambitious project, and due to the mismatched speed at which coal plants are closing and clean infrastructure is being built, grid energy will become less reliable and more expensive in the coming years. Now is the time to take control of your energy future.
Powersensor helps user identify and replace inefficient appliance in his home
Chris and his partner were conscious of the growing energy costs in Victoria. Even after installing a 5.2kW solar system, the energy price increases were reflected in their bills. They had a focus on understanding their highest energy-consuming appliances and wanted to investigate which appliance was tripping their home's circuit breaker as well as gain more visibility into their solar consumption.
University of Queensland (UQ) gains data visibility for regional town microgrid build using Powersensor
Rising global temperatures are causing widespread and unpredictable weather patterns. Studies indicate that extreme weather events such as heat waves,storms and cyclones are likely to become more frequent or more intense with continued climate change.
Energy grids must respond to these challenges using renewable energy that increase resilience in the face of climate challenges.
A recent UQ study aims to increase the resilience and reliability of power supply to cyclone-vulnerable towns in regional Australia.
Everything you need to know about the expanded VIC Solar Homes solar panel rebate
The popular VIC Solar Homes program has just announced that their solar rebate will be available for homes that are still under construction.
How To Get The Most Out Of Western Australia DEBS
The Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme, or DEBS, was introduced in Western Australia on 31 August 2020 in order to encourage residents with solar to feed energy back into the grid at times when it is most needed. So what exactly is DEBS and how does it work? In this article, we’ll go over the what, why, and how of Western Australia’s DEBS-plus how all residents with solar can make the most of it.
Your Quick Guide To Apply For The 2022 WA $400 Household Electricity Credit Offset
Energy prices are rising across the world, and the Western Australian government is offering an energy credit to all households in order to help with the global energy crunch. This article will give you all the details you need to know to apply for the WA Household Electricity Credit (HEC 2022).
Make Energy Monitoring Work For You - Your Quick Guide To Solar Monitoring, Net Metering, And Self-Consumption
Simply installing solar won’t save you money. The best way to do that is through solar monitoring and maximising self-consumption. In this article, we’ll explore the different factors that contribute to solar savings and how solar energy monitoring can help you save money on your bills.
Your 7-Step Guide To Apply For The 2023 VIC $250 Power Saving Bonus
The $250 Power Saving Bonus is a one-time payment from the Victorian government that is about to be available to every household across Victoria for a new round starting from 24 March 2023. Check out our 7 step guide to learn about everything you need to apply for this exciting offer.
How To Save Money Despite Australia’s Surging Energy Prices In 2022
It is an expensive time to be an Australian. You’ve probably seen the cost of living increase over the past year due to inflation reaching a multi-decade high. What is causing this massive increase in the price of electricity and how can we save money despite these surging prices?
Powersensor and PowerTech Energy Announce Partnership
Powersensor is pleased to announce a partnership with PowerTech Energy in South Australia; to continue helping solar, non-solar homes and small businesses to save on their energy bills via Powersensor’s energy monitoring kits.
Energy Efficiency Matters - Start Now!
Does energy efficiency make a difference? Don’t we have enough power – from clean (though variable) sources like solar, wind, and hydro – to emissions-intensive and increasingly expensive (yet mostly reliable) sources such as coal, diesel, petroleum, and natural gas?
Powersensor User Reduced His Quarterly Energy Bill From $300 To $50 Within 6 Months
Chris purchased a home with solar in the Gold Coast and experienced a severe case of bill shock. With the help of Powersensor, he was able to make massive savings.
14 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Solar Power In 2022
Save energy and money in 2022 - Make the most of your solar power with these 14 tips you can use to maximise your solar savings this year.
Powersensor Retrofitted to Decade-Old Solar Power System
Michael, a Coffs Harbour resident, identified the cause of his high energy bill and saved by monitoring his solar production and energy consumption with Powersensor.