An Interview with Solar Citizens – Australia’s Leading Voice for Clean, People-Powered Energy As countries across the globe wrestle with how to decarbonise their energy systems and empower citizens in the transition, few have...

When I joined Solar Citizens as CEO three years ago, it was to scratch a deep itch — to unite people behind tangible climate solutions that make good economic sense and cut across politics....

With over 1,000 battery installations every day since the federal rebate program went live, there is a huge opportunity to scale up VPP-connectivity - but only if we get things right, writes Solar Citizens...

Latest reports on Australia’s energy network reveal that, contrary to what we’ve been told,  there’s a huge amount of untapped consumer energy potential that won’t add extra costs to the local transmission network. Philippa...

Philippa England Solar Citizens Queensland-based Clean Energy Campaigner, explains how to set up a home battery to help withstand power outages, based on her own experience. First published in Fifth Estate on 14 July,...

The Net Zero Commission is consulting with the public to inform key recommendations to ensure the NSW Government achieves a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 70% by 2035, compared to...

Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas explains why the new federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a game changer for household energy consumers, with some caution about the need for further information and protection...

World Environment Day opinion by Heidi Lee Douglas Solar Citizens CEO published in Fifth Estate on 4 June, 2025 (photo taken at 'Climate Warriors' event at University of NSW on 5 June 2025 -...

At Solar Citizens we are often asked about our position on community batteries. Whilst all forms of battery storage are important and need to be accelerated, we argue that household batteries are a greater...

Great news. At last, our dream of an integrated generation-with-storage-and-EV-charging household energy system suitable for a three phase home has been answered - Santa - AKA Sigenergy - has delivered early for us! Sigenergy’s...