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What will our homes look like in the future? How important will self-sufficiency be? And what role will renewable power play in shaping them? These are the kind of questions that are taking centre stage as we look towards the future of planning, policy, lifestyle and even suburbia. And Bernard Salt’s ‘water tank theory’ holds … Read more
Which appliances and utilities use the most energy and when is the best time to use your electricity for maximum efficiency? Let’s take a look at the typical Australian home… On average, heating and cooling (or ‘space conditioning’ as researchers call it) use the largest amount of energy – around 40% of total household energy … Read more
RedEarth’s CTO Chris Winter took part in a panel discussion with The University of Queensland’s Frontier Forum in November 2022 about the future of household energy. The discussion was moderated by the ABC’s Tegan Taylor, and as Australians continue to feel the pinch in cost of living pressures, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has now … Read more
RedEarth customer Evelyn Etchells was interviewed by 7 News Melbourne in January 2023 about her recently installed SunRise Maxi. Evelyn said that since the system had been installed in December, she hadn’t had to use any grid power – she’s able to power her home around the clock, feeding her excess electricity back into the … Read more
There are a lot of great ideas out there, but not all businesses make it – what’s it take to build and grow a successful business? As RedEarth continues to grow and lead the way into ‘Electricity 2.0’, our CEO Charles Walker spoke with Mike Loder of Ticker News about what it takes for a … Read more
In 2001, teenagers were enjoying the novelty and convenience of the new-fangled rechargeable iPod – a significant advance on the battery-operated Sony Walkman. In the ensuing decades our lives have rapidly become high-tech and increasingly dependent on electricity. And while there has been an emphasis on ensuring new appliances and equipment are energy efficient, the … Read more
Investing in solar panels and energy storage systems can present a significant upfront cost, so it’s prudent to establish a long-term view on how your system can work for you in years to come. As the years roll on, a person’s electricity needs evolve – a baby has no need for their own phone or … Read more
RedEarth Energy Storage (RedEarth) has completed assisting LG Energy Solution’s (LG) ESS Battery Division with its battery replacement program following its recall of LG batteries over the last two years. The voluntary recall was issued by LG due to overheating of batteries manufactured between April 2017 and September 2018; a small number of these LG … Read more
When adding a solar battery system to your home, it’s only natural to consider what risks may be involved. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation around the risk of batteries causing fires; in this post, we’ll have a look at the facts to ease your concerns. In Australia, there are strict safety standards that … Read more
Solar batteries are the key technology allowing you to benefit from the electricity generated by your solar panels during daylight hours right throughout the evening so you have a 24-hour self-generated electricity supply. Like all modern appliances – such as vehicles, phones, computers, and fridges – solar batteries have a limited lifespan and will eventually … Read more
