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A collection of energy explainers, customer stories and industry perspectives from our crew here at Amber.

Customer spotlight: Clean power and clear wins for David

A year after joining Amber with his two Powerwalls, David is $2,146 in credit. That’s after powering everything—EVs, hot water, heating, cooling and cooking for five people in a busy home. He says the "magic" happens on a handful of nights a year when prices spike. 

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Customer spotlight: No bills, just bank. Calvin’s $12K Amber success story

Calvin lives in Stanmore, New South Walesin a fully electrified, mostly automated house. He’s made energy management a passion project that’s paying off with Amber. 

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Batteries: The bigger picture in the energy transition

When most people think of home batteries, they’re thinking about one simple problem: "How can I store my solar so I can use it at night?" And for good reason. For years, that’s largely been how batteries have been marketed. A bit more independence from the grid. A bit more peace of mind if the lights go out. But as we move deeper into Australia’s renewable energy transition, that’s no longer the full story.

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Amber for Batteries: Myths, busted!

At Amber, we've gotten used to hearing a few myths here and there about what it's like to be an Amber for Batteries customer. So we thought we'd tackle them head on! After all, there's a reason we've become Australia's most popular energy company for battery owners. 

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Customer spotlight: How Chris took control of his energy and cut his energy bills by 90%

Driven by a desire to reduce their carbon footprint and take meaningful action against climate change, Chris invested in a solar and battery setup. But it wasn’t until he joined Amber that he felt like he was truly in control of his energy.

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Getting paid for your power: Why more households are installing batteries

Batteries used to be seen as a backup plan. A just-in-case. A premium add-on that gave solar households a bit more independence from the grid, but not necessarily a financial return. That’s no longer the case.

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Amber raises $45m to accelerate global expansion of smart energy tech

Amber has closed a $45 million funding round to supercharge its growth and expand its battery and EV automation technology into global markets. The round was led by UK/Europe-based impact investor ETF Partners (The Environmental Technologies Fund), as well as participation from existing backers including Square Peg, Gentrack, Rubio Impact Ventures, and Breakthrough Victoria.

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Battery automation, explained: How Amber helps you earn more (without lifting a finger)

If you’ve got a home battery, or you’re thinking about getting one, chances are you’ve heard the phrase ‘battery automation’.It may sound like something you need an engineering degree and four different apps to use properly. But the truth is, when it’s set up right, battery automation is surprisingly simple - and seriously powerful. Battery automation is what transforms your battery from a backup box on the wall into a tool for bringing your energy costs down, and in some cases, flipping them into earnings. In this blog, we break down what battery automation actually means, why it matters, and how Amber helps your battery do more - automatically.

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