Why Home Batteries Are Finally Worth It

An interview with Sarah Aubrey from Electrify This

For the last decade, the advice around home batteries has been consistent: hold off, they’re not quite ready yet.

That story has changed.

In this 20-minute interview, I sit down with Sarah Aubrey from Electrify This to unpack why batteries are finally a worthwhile investment for Australian households.

What we cover in the conversation:

  • Why the time has come — how improvements in technology and pricing have shifted the game.

  • The wholesale energy market — how to make money from your battery and solar without feed-in tarrifs

  • Real-world results — how Sarah is financially getting ahead with her own solar and battery system.

  • Future-proofing your home — including provisions for electric vehicles and other steps in home electrification.

If you’ve been holding back on batteries, this interview might be the confidence you’ve been looking for.

👇 Watch the full conversation below:



 
 
 

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