Expert Insights on Solar, Batteries and Power Bills
A collection of energy explainers, customer stories and industry perspectives from our crew here at Amber.
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In the journey toward a more sustainable home, understanding the financial support available to you can make all the difference. At Amber, we're committed to helping Australians transition to cleaner energy solutions that benefit both your wallet and the planet.
This is the year Australians truly start cashing in on the solar boom. Australia already leads the world in rooftop solar, and home battery uptake has already surged by 47% in the last year as more households look for ways to get the most out of the energy they generate. And with the announcement of the proposed Cheaper Home Batteries Program, the shift could accelerate even further.
The federal government’s latest budget included a one-off $150 rebate to help households with rising energy bills. For many Australians, that relief is welcome and needed.But let’s be honest - it’s a temporary solution. It’s not going to fix the real issue, which is that many households still don’t have long-term control over their energy costs.The truth is, the technology to take that control already exists. It’s sitting in driveways and garages, on rooftops and in smart meters around the country.And right now, the most powerful piece of that puzzle is the one that still feels out of reach for most Australians - the home battery.
The future of energy is shifting gears - literally! Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is set to transform how we use and store energy, helping households reduce costs, lower emissions, and support the grid.At Amber, we’re working to accelerate this transition through our ARENA-backed V2G optimisation trial. We’ve been collaborating with charger manufacturers, carmakers, and networks to help unlock V2G’s full potential in Australia.So where are we now? What are the roadblocks? And what’s next? Here’s the latest on V2G in March 2025.
Amber has acquired Charge HQ, a popular Australian electric vehicle (EV) smart charging app that enables users to optimise their charging for cost savings and emissions reduction.
If you’ve noticed anything unusual in the Melbourne skyline lately - perhaps a giant green inflatable tube person - you’ve come to the right place. Learn more about what it took to make the world's tallest inflatable tube person dance when cheap renewable energy is peaking!
Amber is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with E.ON Next, one of the UK’s top energy providers.
We've been seeing unusually high volatility in the wholesale market over the last week. Read more about this, as well as how you are protected, in our latest blog post.
