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NSW just opened battery incentives to business

Since 1 September 2026 the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme has covered commercial and industrial batteries. What BESS4 and BESS5 cover, how the certificates are calculated, and what it does to your payback.

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The 2026 solar and battery STC changes

Two federal certificate schemes, both stepping down on different timetables. What the new battery tiering means, when the next step lands, and why it matters less than most people think.

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August 18, 2026

The 2026 Solar and Battery STC Changes, and What They Do to Your Payback

Two federal certificate schemes sit behind most of the discount on solar and batteries, both are declining on different clocks, and both changed in 2026. What the tiering means, when the next step down lands, and why it matters less than you think.

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August 18, 2026

NSW Just Opened Battery Incentives to Business: BESS4 and BESS5 Explained

From 1 September 2026, the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme covers commercial and industrial batteries for the first time. BESS4 and BESS5 explained: what they cover, how the certificates are calculated, and what it means for your payback.

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August 11, 2026

How Australian Businesses Can Cut Their Biggest Hidden Energy Cost

If you run a commercial or industrial operation in Australia, your electricity bill is probably higher than it needs to be, and not just because of the rate per kilowatt-hour. There's a second charge sitting inside most commercial...

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June 10, 2026

Introducing Ampaura's Energy Management Ecosystem

You've done the hard part. The solar is on the roof. The battery is in the switchboard. The system is commissioned and running. Now what? For most installers and asset owners, that's where the story ends. The hardware is in, and the...

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February 17, 2026

Powerfully Simple Pathways to Energy Independence in Australia Through Solar and Battery Storage

A conversation with Ampaura Australia’s National Business Development Manager, Steve Hemmings. Energy independence is one of those phrases that gets used a lot, but is rarely understood, particularly in the context of Australia’s rapidly...

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December 11, 2025

The Future of Energy: Why Our Kids Won’t Believe We Paid for Electricity

Not long ago, everyday life looked very different. We paid $1 per text message, stressing about character limits. We bought CDs, DVDs, and even encyclopedias, entire shelves dedicated to information we can now access for free with a single...

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November 20, 2025

Why Ampaura Is Proud to Call South Australia Home

South Australia isn’t just where Ampaura operates. It’s the foundation of who we are and why we exist. Our business was built here for a reason: SA is one of the most forward-thinking, renewable-driven, and innovation-centred states in the...

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October 20, 2025

Ampaura VAST: Smarter Storage for Small-to-Medium Businesses

Why Now Is the Time Energy costs keep climbing, the grid is under pressure, and businesses are left to deal with the fallout. For many small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), finding smarter ways to power operations isn’t just about saving...

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August 11, 2025

Ampaura Australia Partners with Germany’s RCT Power to Deliver Smarter Home Battery Systems

Ampaura Australia has partnered with German energy storage leader RCT Power, becoming the exclusive Australian distribution partner of their cutting-edge home battery systems, just as demand for battery storage surges and government rebates make...

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July 1, 2025

The Cheaper Home Battery Rebate Launches Today

The wait is over. July 1st marks a significant milestone for renewable energy in Australia with the official launch of the Cheaper Home Battery Rebate program. This game-changing initiative isn’t just for homeowners; businesses across...

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May 26, 2025

What Does Energy Independence Really Look Like?

Let’s get something straight, energy independence isn’t some far-off fantasy or a luxury for the ultra-eco-conscious. It’s real, it’s achievable, and it’s happening now, in homes just like yours. At Ampaura, we’re updating the narrative....

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May 26, 2025

Cheaper Home Battery Rebate, It's Just the Beginning

Fourteen years ago, the solar rebate program changed everything. It helped millions of Australians slash their energy bills, transformed our national grid, and supercharged the renewables industry. That same playbook is now being used for...

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