amber for batteries: energy that empowers you

We think your energy should keep money in your pocket and not the big retailers’. That’s why Amber’s wholesale pricing model and automation technology is designed to help you earn more for your exports and save on your usage — all while supporting Australia’s renewable transition.

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AMBER IS BETTER FOR BATTERIES

Buy low. Sell high.

It’s time to take your savings to the next level - by turning them into earnings. Draw power from the grid when energy prices are low and export your stored power when they’re high to maximise your savings and earn the same rate for your power as the big generators.

You’re In Control

With the Amber app, you’ve got the power. Set your battery to autopilot, select from three different algorithm settings or take full control via the Amber app to the most from your battery.

Displace Fossil Fuels

Your battery will help power Australia’s transition to 100% renewables. By supplying the grid with greener energy when it needs it most, you can help reduce demand for fossil fuels and keep cash away from coal and gas.

Your battery’s at full power with SMARTSHIFT™

SmartShift™ is Amber’s own VPP technology, with customisable settings that give you more control over your battery. 

SmartShift puts as much power in your hands as possible. You can set your battery to autopilot and toggle between how aggressively you’d like your battery to draw and export from the grid. You can also take the wheel and tell your battery when to charge and when to export manually via the Amber app.

With other VPPs, the retailer is giving you the same rate on your exports and pocketing the difference. With SmartShift™ you get the full wholesale upside of your battery exports, meaning you get paid the same as the big generators. During high pricing periods, some SmartShift™ customers earn between $50-$90 a day.

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Amber Feed-In Tariff

Average feed-in tariff for June 2022 with Amber.
VIC
SA
NSW
QLD
23.8 ¢/kWh
23.1 ¢/kWh
31.0 ¢/kWh
28.1 ¢/kWh

HOW DOES wholesale fIT WORK?

The wholesale FiT that Amber passes on to its customers reflects the real-time market price of energy which changes throughout the day - meaning you pay less by charging your battery when energy is greener and cheaper. Plus, you can maximise earnings by exporting power when the wholesale price is more expensive. That’s right: you actually get paid what your power is worth.
WHOLESALE FiT
TRACKING YOUR FiT
YOUR FiT WITH A BATTERY + SOLAR
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The wholesale FiT that Amber passes on to its customers reflects the real-time market price. This price changes throughout the day and we are currently seeing increases in these market prices drive up export earnings for Amber solar and battery customers.

You’re able to track the true value of your energy in real-time, anytime, via the Amber app. Not only can you see when prices dip and it’s cheaper to charge from the grid, but you can also stay on top of when the FiT skyrockets and you can earn big for your exports.

With a battery and solar system, you’re able to take advantage of wholesale prices more than most - only needing to draw power from the grid when energy is cheaper and greener. This helps Amber battery + solar customers save hundreds of dollars more on average each year. 

Own a battery or looking to buy one?

I’m thinking about buying a battery

Combining a battery with a solar system is one of the best ways to improve your savings - and we’re here to help you make the best decision for your home.

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I already own a battery

If you have solar and battery, then you’ve already made a really smart move. And Amber’s SmartShift™ technology can take things to the next level to help you maximise your value.

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Own a battery or looking to buy one?

HAVE SOLAR AND BUYING A BATTERY?

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ALREADY OWN A HOME BATTERY?

Bring out the best in your battery by joining Amber.

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ALREADY OWN A HOME BATTERY?

Bring out the best in your battery by joining Amber.

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HEAR IT straight from OUR bATTERY USERS

"The benefits you get from Amber’s wholesale prices are extra sweet when you add solar and a battery into the mix. My bill was $76 in credit after one price spike and it was nice knowing I was helping the grid at the same time. It’s a definite win-win."

Shaun Cunniffe, SA

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"I’ve made $220 in two months selling power from my two Powerwall batteries, which are automated with SmartShift. That includes $87 in credit in one night when SmartShift discharged my batteries during a price spike. If I include the cost of the electricity haven’t had to buy, I believe that over the last two months I’ve saved around $400"

Adam Sloan, NSW

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"So awesome opening my Amber App and seeing that Amber's SmartShift™ technology had optimised my solar and battery to put me in credit by $92 for the day! Great to know I can share my excess solar with others when the grid most needs it, or charge my battery when prices are negative and get paid at a great rate for it!."

Eytan Lenko, VIC

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“Combining Amber’s SmartShift with my battery and wholesale prices earned me $70 in one day, during a single price spike event"

Chris Morris, SA

Common questions we get asked

How does Amber’s wholesale pricing work?

In Australia, the wholesale price of electricity is often cheapest when there are lots of renewables in the grid. With Amber, you get access to this wholesale price to help you save on power while driving additional demand for renewable energy in Australia.

How does Amber work with my battery?

With Amber, you’re able to use your battery power during peak times when demand on the grid is higher, energy is dirtier, and the wholesale price tends to be more expensive. And you can save even more if you're able to control your battery to charge from the grid when wholesale prices are low, or export to the grid when wholesale prices are high.

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How do I track my FiT?

Your FiT with Amber is always the true value of your energy on the marketplace and you’re able to track this in real-time, any time, via the Amber app. Not only can you see when prices dip and it’s cheaper to draw from the grid, but you can also stay on top of when the FiT skyrockets and you can earn big for your exports.

Does Amber’s SmartShift™ take a cut of my export earnings?

Nope! Unlike traditional VPPs (Virtual Power Plant), Amber’s SmartShift™ passes on the full financial upside of exporting your energy into the wholesale market and leaves you in full control of your battery too. It’s your energy, so we think you deserve to get as much value as you can out of it!

Is SmartShift™ fully-automated?

SmartShift™ is automated to optimise your home batteries based on your preferences. But, you’re also able to take control of your battery via the Amber app to manually charge and discharge whenever you want.

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Amber acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate.
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present, and emerging.
Amber passes through wholesale electricity prices directly at the cost to us, this includes: wholesale energy costs, hedging costs, network charges (per kWh and per day), metering costs, environmental costs and carbon offset costs.
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