Renewable Industries

30/06/2025

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program begins tomorrow. Let's help you break it down!

Eligible battery systems

- A single battery or a system of modular battery cells designed to function as one unit.

- Minimum of 5 kWh and a maximum of 100 kWh.

- The battery must be capable of utilizing a Virtual Power Plant, but you don’t have to use it.

- Must have a preexisting solar installation.

Additional capacity is eligible as well, provided the existing battery hasn’t received a discount offer through the program.

Now the important bit, how much will you be saving?

Your savings will be based on the kWh (capacity) of the battery.

The lowest size battery with access to the rebate is 5 kWh’s and you’d be looking at about $1500 in savings.

If it's something larger, like a 15 kWh system, you’d be looking at savings of around $5000.

One thing to remember is that these numbers are a conservative estimate of your savings; it could and likely will be higher than the numbers given.

If you're unsure about eligibility or want to get exact numbers on how much you’ll save, feel free to contact us!

☎ 02 4062 7593
✉ [email protected]

16/06/2025

Don't miss the battery boom! 🔋

With federal rebates coming in this July, home and commercial solar batteries are becoming more affordable.

Don't miss out on your chance at grid independence; why pay for the grid's power when you can use your own!

Contact us and you'll get in touch with experts who will ensure you get the perfect power plan for your home or business energy needs. Let us help you keep your lights on and those bills down💡

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📞02 4062 7593

13/06/2025

Renewable Industries Founder, Rob Ford, will be sleeping outside on Thursday next week to raise money as part of the CEO sleepout event run by Vinnies. You can donate ahead of Thursday 19th here (all donations go directly to the Vinnies charity and are not handled by Renewable Industries):

This winter, I'll be raising money for people experiencing homelessness in my city. Click here to help me have the biggest impact I can by supporting the Vinnies CEO Sleepout today. Your donation will help the St Vincent de Paul Society provide housing, food and empowering support to the people who....

10/06/2025

What is a solar inverter?

If you are already an expert on solar energy systems, then you probably already know the answer. For those of us who aren't experts, here's a simple explanation. An inverter is a piece of hardware that converts the energy produced by the solar panels into one that can be used within your household. To get more technical, it's converting DC electricity into AC electricity, which is usable by your home and the grid. Without an inverter, the power that solar panels produce would be useless. This is why they are essential for any solar installation.

If you've got more questions on solar systems, contact us: 02 4062 7593

10/06/2025

How easy it is to market.

You just push forward the facts and answer questions. It's got so many benefits on the consumer's side, from the reduced bills, the savings, the rebates coming in, making it cheaper, and the peace of mind that you're doing your part to reach carbon neutrality.

Speaking of questions, feel free to reach out to us: 02 4062 7593

10/06/2025

Our founder is participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Our goal is to raise $5000 with Vinnies while he sleeps outside. This will help raise awareness on homelessness and showcase its harsh realities.

09/06/2025

Say hello to our newest REA Power Partner — Renewable Industries! 🌱⚡
We're thrilled to team up and bring smarter solar solutions to more homes and businesses.
Together, we're making clean energy more accessible across Australia.

🔗 Curious to see what they offer? Check out Renewable Industries and power up your future - https://renewableindustries.co/

🌐 www.reapower.com.au

06/06/2025

Great Q&A for the most common questions around solar and batteries. If you want to start saving on energy, start looking for a solar and battery system!

06/06/2025

What’s special about solar batteries?

It's no secret that the batteries integrated into a solar system aren’t identical to the battery you might have in your car or phone. So what separates them from your standard portable batteries beyond being a bit bigger and integrating with solar?

One of the most important differences is how long they last. Solar batteries like REA’s power bank utilize lithium-ion phosphate technology, giving them a much higher life cycle without the degradation as you charge them over and over again. This is combined with a much greater discharge capability, which again means the battery lasts and functions for much longer. These two aspects are essential for a battery that could be constantly charging during the day and emptying at night over and over again for years.

Solar batteries also contain battery management systems (BMS) and advanced surge protection to ensure the battery doesn’t overcharge, over-discharge, or experience temperature extremes that could damage the system. They are built to take care of themselves, meaning post-installation, you don’t have to worry about them.

So, in essence, while on the tin they function like a normal battery, they are specialized and fine-tuned to function in the role perfectly for years without issue or hassle on the user's part.

06/06/2025

What is a virtual power plant, and why should you get one?

A virtual power plant is a program that integrates resources, such as a house's solar panels and batteries, to provide power to the grid. What's in it for you? The consumer who has spent money to move away from relying on the grid and not feeding back into it. Money!

You see, systems like Amber Electric's virtual power plant sell your power back to the grid during peak times, when the power is needed the most. This means if it's a sunny day and your batteries are full, your power is going somewhere, and you get paid for it. These systems are also programmed not to do something like emptying your battery in the middle of the night when you can’t generate power back, it only sells when you can afford it.

While virtual power plants are pretty hands-off and automatic, you can still control them manually, so if you want to be more hands-on or just stop selling to the grid for a while, you can do just that with the push of a button.