For a lot of households, batteries have seemed just out of reach. High upfront costs, unclear returns, and too many question marks.

That’s all changing.

In July, the federal government’s new battery rebate will launch - offering around 30% off the upfront cost of eligible systems. At the same time, feed-in tariffs are falling, energy prices are becoming more volatile, and smart optimisation tools like Amber for Batteries are making it easier to get more value from your solar.

Together, these shifts are helping batteries move beyond backup power.

They’re becoming a smarter way to reduce bills, maximise rooftop solar, and support the grid on your terms.

But this moment also brings new questions. How do households choose a setup that actually benefits them? What does VPP participation really mean? And how do you know if a battery is going to pay off?

We unpack what’s changing, and how to make the most of it, in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gUB9XCyq

As more Australians invest in home batteries, the real question isn’t should you get one - it’s whether your battery is actually working hard enough for you.

Most batteries still follow fixed patterns. But the value of energy changes every five minutes. That means a battery charging or discharging at the wrong time could be leaving serious money on the table.

At Amber, we’ve built automation that responds to real-time prices, weather, and household usage - so your battery can make smarter decisions on your behalf.

Our latest blog explores why battery automation matters, what it really means, and how it can help shorten your payback period: https://lnkd.in/gKSCAEH7

A big thanks to Saul Griffith (Rewiring Australia) for the shoutout on ABC Nightlife last night!

Saul joined the show to talk all things home electrification - from solar to smarter energy use - and how Australians can cut bills and emissions at the same time.

With over 4 million homes already equipped with solar, the challenge now is making sure that energy is used in the smartest way possible. That’s where automation, real-time pricing, and battery optimisation come in - and exactly where Amber is focused.

Catch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gKs4Mb6Y