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01 Jan
Managing demand can save two power stations' worth of energy at peak times
The forecast for future blackouts in Australia doesn’t look good if there’s no change in our energy demand and supply.
Read More...09 Dec
Demand Tariffs in Australia – How to tackle them
If you hear the words ‘Demand Tariffs’ and start scratching your head, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In this article, w…
Read More...31 Jan
3 reasons businesses should invest in an energy management system
Small to medium-sized businesses should consider investing in an energy management system (EMS) to gain insight into the…
Read More...14 May
The future is here! Intelligent energy management in emerging smart cities
Why do many of us think of an unattainable futuristic city, when we think of a smart city? ... Put simply, a ‘smart ci…
Read More...15 Dec
Taking ‘smart home’ to the next level: Introducing intelligent home energy management
You may live in a 'smart home', but is it intelligent? We look at the difference between a smart home and an intelligent…
Read More...15 Dec
Five things to look for in a home energy management system
There are five essential things every home energy management (EMS) system should come equipped with to be considered tru…
Read More...07 Apr
The pitfalls of WiFi-based home energy management
As you shop around for a home energy management system, there are a number of reasons that you may want to avoid ones th…
Read More...11 Apr
What is a home energy management system?
Home energy management systems (HEMS) are gaining popularity as small-scale solar power and battery storage become more …
Read More...03 Oct
Why now is the time to consider installing a Home Energy Management system?
Home energy management systems (HEMS) allow homeowners to record, measure and act on their billing in a ‘smart’ way.
Read More...23 Jun
Beyond energy management: How carbonTRACK helps businesses optimise their performance
Whether you run a corner store or manage a retail chain with thousands of shops nation-wide, carbonTRACK can help you do…
Read More...13 Jun
Decentralised Energy Management is possible now - here's how
Insiders in the energy industry are well familiar with buzzwords such as decentralised energy management, demand respons…
Read More...04 Dec
Power factor – Watt even?
A low power factor can increase the costs of your bills. Let’s start with what power factor is.
Read More...02 May
How carbonTRACK, solar and batteries fit into your home
A look into how our CTO and founder Shavaj Kallamkote, combines carbonTRACK, solar and batteries in his home.
Read More...12 Apr
Maximising the value of solar means being connected and in control
Solar monitoring alone is just the beginning when it comes to getting the most out of solar investments. While it is use…
Read More...29 Jan
Dawn of the Digital Energy decade
‘Digital energy’ is defined as “energy flow that is transparently measured in real-time at a number of strategic locatio…
Read More...28 Apr
carbonTRACK's digital climate controller
No one likes climate change! Digitally and remotely manage your split air-con systems and be energy-efficient with carb…
Read More...01 Apr
Digital energy for organisations
carbonTRACK enables an organisation to operate and digitally manage their energy. carbonTRACK provides organisations wit…
Read More...11 May
It is time to turn the lights back on
Whether you are a sole trader or a multinational, energy cost is a ‘big ticket item’. So, what is the solution? Intell…
Read More...19 May
The best way to save energy whilst working from home
In response to the COVID-19 restrictions many of us are working from home- energy usage is going to increase. ⚡🏠👌 The…
Read More...23 Jul
carbonTRACK to add VPP functionality to Redflow batteries
Australian energy storage company Redflow Limited (ASX: RFX) and smart energy system company carbonTRACK today announce…
Read More...10 Feb
Solar export control: A quick guide
It is an unfortunate reality that local electricity grid operators may limit the amount of solar energy you are allowed …
Read More...12 May
What’s a community microgrid? A quick guide
Community microgrids are a way for neighbourhoods, villages, towns and cities to meet their energy needs locally. Increa…
Read More...10 May
How competition is driving down prices in Solar Energy
An increased demand for renewables is having a direct impact on the market, with the cost of building PV and wind farm s…
Read More...10 Apr
What is an energy audit?
A home energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can…
Read More...13 Dec
What can we learn from looking at electricity use on Christmas day
On Christmas Day in Australia, fewer people are at their paid employment and more working premises are closed than on an…
Read More...28 Sep
Energy Blindness and How to Solve It
You could be energy blind. Energy blindness occurs when someone has a limited or no understanding of their home energy p…
Read More...24 Nov
How carbonTRACK Can Save Homeowners Time and Money
In the modern household, time and money go hand in hand. Electricity will always be consumed, so inefficient use can lea…
Read More...27 May
How carbonTRACK can help your small business
Running a business can be a tough job, with expenses quickly stacking up.
Read More...17 Aug
Why data is the key to saving energy
Because it’s impossible to cut down on your energy if you don’t know what you’re using, and when you’re actually using i…
Read More...07 Jun
carbonTRACK deploys a Wireless Generator Intertrip solution for energy-critical applications
Solar installations in energy-critical applications require a Generator Intertrip capability that ‘stands down’ solar in…
Read More...02 Jul
Milawa Cheese takes control of its energy ecosystem
Milawa Cheese Company - a popular Australian-owned cheese manufacturer - sought to combat rising energy costs and take c…
Read More...17 Feb
Will the Australian Energy Regulator approve the ‘solar enablement’ plans?
Traditional investment in poles and wires seems to be shifting to renewables and a decentralised grid. Our response t…
Read More...07 Apr
Manage equipment and appliances with Smart Plugs
carbonTRACK Smart Plugs enable appliances to join the user’s digital energy ecosystem. Users can view live and historic …
Read More...15 Apr
Digital energy starts with the carbonTRACK Smart Gateway
Network operators, businesses and residential energy consumers can use the carbonTRACK Smart Gateway to digitally manage…
Read More...21 Apr
Digital energy for households
Transition your home to digital energy with carbonTRACK and gain greater control of your energy use, generation & storag…
Read More...10 Jun
How to be energy resilient
Energy resiliency is vital for remote communities, especially during emergencies. Households and buildings need to ha…
Read More...17 Jun
The 'Adaptive Energy Grid'
The energy grid we currently have is flawed. For our communities to become resilient, responsive, and adaptive to the …
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23 Jul
carbonTRACK to add VPP functionality to Redflow batteries
Australian energy storage company Redflow Limited (ASX: RFX) and smart energy system company carbonTRACK today announce…
Read More...
17 Jun
The 'Adaptive Energy Grid'
The energy grid we currently have is flawed. For our communities to become resilient, responsive, and adaptive to the …
Read More...
10 Jun
How to be energy resilient
Energy resiliency is vital for remote communities, especially during emergencies. Households and buildings need to ha…
Read More...
19 May
The best way to save energy whilst working from home
In response to the COVID-19 restrictions many of us are working from home- energy usage is going to increase. ⚡🏠👌 The…
Read More...
11 May
It is time to turn the lights back on
Whether you are a sole trader or a multinational, energy cost is a ‘big ticket item’. So, what is the solution? Intell…
Read More...
28 Apr
carbonTRACK's digital climate controller
No one likes climate change! Digitally and remotely manage your split air-con systems and be energy-efficient with carb…
Read More...
21 Apr
Digital energy for households
Transition your home to digital energy with carbonTRACK and gain greater control of your energy use, generation & storag…
Read More...
15 Apr
Digital energy starts with the carbonTRACK Smart Gateway
Network operators, businesses and residential energy consumers can use the carbonTRACK Smart Gateway to digitally manage…
Read More...
07 Apr
Manage equipment and appliances with Smart Plugs
carbonTRACK Smart Plugs enable appliances to join the user’s digital energy ecosystem. Users can view live and historic …
Read More...