Expert Insights on Solar, Batteries and Power Bills

V2G is one of the most exciting opportunities in the energy world today, allowing your car to not just use electricity, but to provide it back to the grid when it’s needed most, and your home when it isn’t. But with that excitement comes plenty of questions. Where is the tech actually up to? Which chargers and vehicles are compatible? How do I get involved? Here’s what we’ve learned so far, and what’s coming next.

You’ve probably heard the term “VPP” thrown around - especially if you’ve got solar and a battery, or you’re thinking about getting one. But what actually is a virtual power plant? And what does it mean for your home, your bills, and the future of our energy system? Let’s break it down - what a VPP is, how it works, and why it could change the way we use energy at home.

If you’ve got solar panels, or you’re thinking about getting them, you might have heard murmurs about a so-called “sun tax.” While it sounds dramatic, the reality is a bit more nuanced. And as with most things in energy, whether it’s a cost or an opportunity depends on how your home is set up. Here’s what the sun tax in Australia actually is, how it works, and what it means for you.

Australia’s energy system is going through one of the biggest transformations in its history. Solar is now on more than one in three Australian rooftops. Home batteries are gaining traction. Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating. And government incentives are pouring into the sector to speed up the shift to renewables. But adding more solar panels and EVs isn’t enough on its own. To make the transition work, for households and the grid, we need smarter homes. Homes that don’t just generate or use energy, but respond to the market, store excess power, and contribute back when it’s needed most. That’s where the right combination of tech, tools and timing comes in. And that’s where Amber’s platform plays a critical role. In this blog, we unpack how solar, batteries, EVs and Amber work together to unlock value for households while supporting a cleaner, more resilient grid.

From winter price volatility, 5-minute settlement, to V2G, Chris is back to fill you in on what's been happening at Amber.

Australia’s long-awaited home battery rebate is now live. That means eligible households can get thousands of dollars off the upfront cost of a home battery. With that comes the power to take control of your energy bills and unlock smarter, cleaner, more flexible energy at home.It’s a huge moment. But while the rebate makes batteries more accessible, it also raises a new set of questions: What kind of battery should you get? Who’s eligible? How do you make sure your battery actually pays off, and fast?Here’s what to know, and what to do next.

Recent media coverage has put a spotlight on virtual power plants (VPPs) and the growing trust gap between customers and some traditional energy providers. With Amber, our customers stay in control. They have full visibility over when and why their battery is being used, and the power to pause automation whenever they choose.

Wholesale prices, FiT changes, and a new battery rebate — Chris breaks down what this quarter’s energy shifts mean for Amber customers.