Smart energy technology for Australian homes

Over the past decade, rooftop solar has gone from a niche add-on to the most common home upgrade in Australia. More than 3.5 million Australian households now have solar panels, and batteries, EVs, and home automation are following the same path. Together, these technologies let you generate your own electricity, store it, shift when you use it, and cut your bills substantially.

But the savings depend heavily on how you use the technology, not just whether you have it. A solar system that exports most of its output earns a fraction of what one tuned for self-consumption saves. A battery installed on a flat-rate tariff pays back far slower than one paired with time-of-use pricing. An EV charged at peak rates can add hundreds to your annual bill instead of saving you money.

Each page below covers one piece of the puzzle. You can read them in order or jump to what matters most to your household right now.