If you work in Australia’s renewable energy industry, there’s one event you should lock in early this year: Smart Energy 2026. 📍 ICC Sydney | 6–7 May 2026 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/48dwy2V Want to know what is lined up? 🔎 Check out: https://smartenergyexpo.org.au/

Welcome EcoFlow - Premium Member of the Smart Energy Council! Kicking off 2026 with portable power + home energy innovation on board. More: https://au.ecoflow.com/ To become a member, contact [email protected] or visit https://smartenergy.org.au/membership #smartenergycouncil

The Smart Installer Roadshow is back this March 2026, rolling through Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle. Spots are limited - these sessions fill fast 👉 See all March 2026 roadshows & register here: https://bit.ly/3XTjMAL

As we wrap up 2025, we thank our members and the broader smart energy community - across industry, government and our international partners - for your support and engagement throughout the year. Wishing you a safe, re-energised festive season. Xmas Closure: 25th Dec to 4th Jan

Australia’s top solar & storage retailers don’t wait to get lucky. Kickstart 2026 with our tactical webinar: How to Join the Ranks of Award-Winning Retailers 30 Jan | 💻 Free online | In partnership with @SunWiz REGISTER: bit.ly/SunWiz

Smart Installer Roadshows 2026 – Registrations Are Now LIVE! The Smart Installer Roadshow is back this March 2026, hitting Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle. Spots are limited - these sessions fill fast 👉 Register here: bit.ly/3XTjMAL

Million dollar businesses move to electric Gas has become a massive gamble for Australian manufacturers and many aren’t willing to take the risk anymore. 📘 Download the Getting Off Gas report: https://bit.ly/4iBDRF9 #gettingoffgas #renewableenergy #netzero #smartenergy

On 6 May 2026 the Smart Energy industry will come together for one unmissable night: The Smart Energy Excellence Awards & Gala Dinner 2026 Nominate the awards: https://bit.ly/4j7Acz9 Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/4scSZxg The 2026 Gala starts now: https://bit.ly/48EiyiV

Australia’s clean energy advantage is already paying off. Explore the Getting Off Gas report to see how this transformation is happening across the country: https://bit.ly/4iBDRF9 #gettingoffgas #renewableenergy

We are deeply saddened by the tragic events at Bondi Beach last evening. Our thoughts are with those who have been harmed, their loved ones, and the wider community affected by this heart-breaking incident. We extend our sincere condolences and stand in solidarity with everyone grieving at this time

Today in Sydney, our CEO John Grimes held a joint press conference with Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen to announce major updates to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program - delivering certainty, smart design and clear timelines for industry. Go you good thing.

Half of Australia’s 4 million solar homes will be storing sunshine thanks to a generous increase of the Albanese Government’s enormously successful Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP). Check out our media release: https://bit.ly/456BLYf

In the latest Solar Insiders podcast, David McElrea explains why the Cheaper Home Batteries program is hugely successful, why the sector is strongly supportive, and why avoiding a boom–bust cycle must be the government’s top priority. Listen: https://bit.ly/4rS9Hl7

Smart Energy 2026 is on! 6–7 May, ICC Sydney. Big ideas. Big momentum. Big year for renewables. 👉 Register FREE: https://bit.ly/48dwy2V https://www.youtube.com/shorts/d9969gJb6Aw #SEC2026 #SmartEnergy2026

Gas used to be essential for industry - not anymore. As Connor outlines, volatile gas prices and ultra-cheap renewables mean big businesses are moving to electric heat technologies and saving millions in the process. Getting Off Gas report: https://bit.ly/4iBDRF9

AEMO is hosting a VSR Incentive Mechanism stakeholder session to be held via MS Teams on Tuesday 16 December 2025 11am to 12pm. Register your interest here. https://bit.ly/3KNsUnv

AEMO’s draft ISP confirms it again: Renewables are the lowest-cost path - delays are what make power more expensive. As David McElrea said to The Guardian: The more we delay, the more we pay. Our Media release : https://bit.ly/3YjSOCk Guardian Article: https://bit.ly/3Mq2adb

David McElrea, recently represented the Smart Energy Council at the 8th China International PV and Energy Storage Industry Conference in Chengdu, hosted by the Tongwei Group - part of our ongoing work to strengthen global partnerships and create real opportunities for our members

Yesterday’s GoodWe ESA Battery webinar ran a full 15 minutes overtime, powered by nearly 200 participants, lively Q&A, and a comment stream that barely slowed down. Thank you to our speakers & everyone who joined us. Replay the full webinar: https://bit.ly/4a50srt

In just a few hours, we’re going live with one of the most anticipated conversations in Australia’s battery space - the launch of GoodWe’s new generation all-in-one ESA battery. Starts today at 1:30pm AEDT 👉Don’t miss it: https://bit.ly/4rbbp0H

Great to be in Ballarat today, where our Installer & Consumer Energy Engagement Manager Alistair McGrath-Kerr joined The Hon Catherine King MP, along side our new member - Ballarat Solar Company to celebrate the incredible success of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.

Australia is the proving ground for getting off gas. Our Getting Off Gas report shows manufacturers are switching off volatile, expensive gas and turning to electric heat powered by cheap renewable energy. 📘 Read the report: https://bit.ly/4iBDRF9

Australia’s longest-running renewable energy conference and exhibition - SMART ENERGY 2026 returns... Join thousands of renewable energy leaders, innovators and changemakers. 👉 Registrations now open: https://bit.ly/48dwy2V

The Countdown to GoodWe’s ESA Battery Launch Webinar Is On: We’re just a week away from lifting the lid on GoodWe’s new generation all-in-one ESA battery and the buzz is building. 📅 Next Monday - 8 December, 1:30pm AEDT 👉 Secure your seat now: https://bit.ly/4rbbp0H

Today we’re releasing Getting Off Gas - a major new report showing how Australian industry is shifting away from gas faster than anyone expected and why global manufacturers are choosing Australia as the place to do it. Download the report - https://bit.ly/4iBDRF9

Last week, our team member Allen Edwards, Smart Transport and E-Mobility Sector Engagement Lead, visited the impressive eLumina manufacturing and development centre in Yatala, Queensland - home to some of Australia’s most advanced, locally made EV charging technology.

GoodWe turns 15 and they’re celebrating with a brand-new all-in-one ESA battery. We’re bringing the industry’s best to tell the story behind it. Dont miss the webinar on 📅 Monday 8 December 2025 - 1:30pm AEDT 👉 Register now and save your spot: https://bit.ly/4rbbp0H

Gold Coast - what a finish! First-ever roadshow on the Coast and a huge turnout. Thanks to everyone who came! Big shoutout to Geoff (training), Allen (MC), Marcela (support) + all our amazing sponsors. Next round starts March 2026 - dates dropping soon. Stay tuned!

Sydney - what a ripper! Huge turnout, great chats, new products on show, partner presentations, interviews, and a top feed + cold beer & drinks - another cracking Smart Installer Roadshow wrapped up in style. Gold Coast, you’re up next!

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LAST CALL - Gold Coast The Smart Installer Roadshow wraps up this week, and you don’t want to miss it. Earn 35 CPD points, learn the latest on battery safety (TS5398) and solar panel recycling, and enjoy a great night with your installer crew. Register http://bit.ly/3J96Y5j

Sydney, this is it - your turn to shine! Join the Smart Installer Roadshow and knock out 35 CPD points in one afternoon while catching up with mates, learning the latest on TS5398 battery standards, and exploring solar stewardship. 👉 Spots almost full - register now: http://bit.ly/4oitDep

Melbourne, you’ve outdone yourselves! Another fantastic Smart Installer Roadshow - full house, great energy, and plenty of learning, laughs, and connection. Huge thanks to Geoff Bragg, Ivan Chelvathurai, our event partners, and all the installers Now the road leads to Sydney.

A big thanks to all the installers and industry legends who joined us for the first Smart Installer Roadshow in Adelaide yesterday - a packed room, great questions, and plenty of good energy. Next stop: Melbourne!

Melbourne, you’re up next ! It’s your turn to join the Smart Installer Roadshow - grab your 35 CPD points, learn what’s new in battery safety (TS5398) and solar recycling, and enjoy a feed with your installer mates. 👉 Lock in your spot now: http://bit.ly/3KIn3j5

As the world gathers for COP30 in Belém, the Smart Energy Council is proud to represent Australia’s renewable industry on the global stage, driving the conversations that will shape our shared energy future.

We’re kicking off the Smart Installer Roadshows today. A huge thank you to our incredible event partners who’ve made it all possible: Ampaura Australia, Energex & Ergon Energy Network, HINEN, Pylontech, Sigenergy, SOFAR Solar, ZYC Energy, and Greenbank Environmental.

Final call, Adelaide! The Smart Installer Roadshow kicks off tomorrow - your chance to earn 35 CPD points in one arvo, connect with your mates, and get across the latest on Tech Spec TS5398 and solar panel recycling. 👉 Don’t miss it - register now: http://bit.ly/46P5Rks

Featured in The Canberra Times on Nov 9, our CEO John Grimes joins leading Australian climate voices ahead of COP30, calling for the nation to seize its moment of leadership in distributed energy - from rooftop solar to home batteries. Full article: https://bit.ly/4qWkP08

All solar and battery installers At the Smart Installer Roadshows, you’ll rack up 35 CPD points, over a third of your yearly total, in one arvo. Get across new Tech Spec TS5398 & learn how solar recycling & stewardship is shaping the future of installs http://bit.ly/48ZB8Ta

Yesterday in Melbourne, we co-hosted a high-level Indian delegation from IIM Calcutta and SCOPE (Standing Conference of Public Enterprises) alongside our Premium Partner Deakin University & they toured Deakin’s Battery Research & Innovation Hub. batteryhub.deakin.edu.au

From July 2026, households across NSW, South-East QLD and SA will enjoy three hours of free solar energy every day - even if they don’t have rooftop panels. John Grimes says this is a breakthrough moment: proof that what’s good for the planet is good for your pocket.

Yesterday in Melbourne, Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes joined Anson Zhang, CEO of One Simple Way (OSW) - one of Australia’s top 500 fastest-growing companies and proud Smart Energy Council Hall of Fame members. #SmartEnergyCouncil #SmartEnergyFuture

We cautiously welcome the proposed reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act - an important step toward streamlining renewable energy project approvals and accelerating Australia’s energy transition. Read full release: http://bit.ly/4nswQaw

Smart Energy Council member Envirostream has secured new investment to scale up battery recycling - turning end-of-life cells into valuable resources and reducing waste across the supply chain. Full story via RenewEconomy: http://bit.ly/3Jx9i6l

Hey Solar Installers - Last Chance! Help shape how household solar batteries (CSBESS) are handled in the future. Complete the survey now: http://bit.ly/4hy2aTL There are 5 x $100 Bunnings cards up for grabs - so don’t miss out, one could be yours!

Attention : Solar and Battery Installers Knock off 35 CPD points in one hit - that’s a third of your annual requirement sorted before you even clock off. Register for the Smart Installer Roadshows 👉 http://bit.ly/48ZB8Ta #SmartInstaller

Honoured to host the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) delegation of seven international climate and energy journalists from India, Vietnam, Brazil, Germany, Austria, and Indonesia, showcasing Australia’s clean energy innovation and leadership in the global transition.

PV Industries Launches New Solar Recycling Facility in Sydney Smart Energy Council’s David McElrea & Kobie Keenan attended the launch to celebrate this home-grown success story - a company combining research, engineering and good local jobs to deliver real environmental impact.

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is helping 100,000 Australian households store their solar power, slash bills, and strengthen our grid - turning rooftops into mini power stations across the nation. One battery, one home, one community at a time. #SmartEnergyCouncil