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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...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...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...27 Sep
Batteries in your home – measuring and monitoring home battery systems
If you’re thinking of adding to your smart home with a battery system, you should definitely consider how you are going …
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...05 Feb
Life with a Home Battery
Batteries are the next big thing in home energy, and carbonTRACK has created a product that expands its possibilities. W…
Read More...24 Feb
5 ways carbonTRACK helps you make the most of your solar batteries
With rooftop solar already commonplace, batteries are the next frontier in home energy. But as long as home battery pric…
Read More...06 Jul
What to Consider When Buying a Home Battery
When looking for which type of batteries to buy, there are a couple of alternatives currently on the market. Each have t…
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...16 Feb
What is a solar inverter?
When people picture solar power, they typically envision large panels mounted onto the roof. But for a user to truly be …
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...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...26 Jul
How to take control over your rising electricity bill
Normally, it’s not until your electricity bill arrives that you know how much energy you’ve been using. carbonTRACK lets…
Read More...07 Dec
7 ways carbonTRACK can help NSW homes about to lose their solar bonus.
On the 31 December 2016, the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme end. Make the transition as painless as possible. carbonTRACK can he…
Read More...21 Apr
What is home automation?
Home automation is an integral component of any home energy management system. But what does it deliver?
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...07 Mar
What is machine learning and how does carbonTRACK deploy it in my home?
What is machine learning, and what role can it play in a home energy management system like carbonTRACK?
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...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...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...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...07 Feb
What to do in a Blackout
Power outages can happen at any time, and there are many different reasons why you might suddenly lose power.
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...18 Jun
carbonTRACK announces Overshadow as its in country Sub- Saharan Africa distributor
carbonTRACK has installed its smart hubs across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Kenya.
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...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…
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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…
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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…
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03 Dec
Western Australia's looming energy grid crisis
The Western Australian energy grid is in jeopardy due to the uptake of solar power. carbonTRACK technology can help the…
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25 Nov
We're open for business in the UK
“We want to contribute to the UK’s ambitious plan of ending its contribution to global warming by 2050 by bringing our t…
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07 Nov
Energy efficiency doesn’t need to be at odds with lifestyle
The modern home relies on these electrical appliances to achieve the modern lifestyle we have become accustomed to. It h…
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26 Sep
Key themes from SPI: Control, collaboration and customer value
The focus was on Salt Lake City during North America Smart Energy Week. The city hosted this year’s Solar Power Internat…
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16 Sep
carbonTRACK ANALYTICAL-Q and other high-tech features behind the platform
The adoption of distributed energy resources and the digital transformation underway in the energy sector raise new chal…
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05 Aug
Decentralised energy is our future. Empowered energy consumers will get us there.
The energy industry needs the digital transformation that’s taking place. It’s been well over 100 years since the ‘war …
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31 Jul
Where are you in your energy transformation journey?
For many of us, the future is already here. A growing number of households and businesses are generating their own energ…
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