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The Australian energy market is evolving rapidly. To incentivise households to shift their energy loads, retailers are rolling out incredibly creative pricing structures. GloBird Energy is leading the charge with innovative retail plans like Wholesave and ZeroHero. On paper, getting free electricity for a few hours a day or accessing ultra-cheap wholesale rates sounds like a dream. But in reality, unless you want to spend your life setting alarms to manually turn on your high

If you have been following my energy trading journey, you will know I have been a massive advocate for wholesale energy markets. For a long time, connecting a large battery to a provider like Amber Electric has been the absolute gold standard for home energy ROI. The premise is brilliant: buy when the grid is practically giving power away, and sell it back during massive evening price spikes. I am still a huge supporter of Amber—their model truly represents the future of the

If you have a solar and battery setup, you already know that simply generating power isn't always enough anymore. To get the best return on your investment, intelligent energy trading architecture can make a significant difference. For context, my current home setup consists of a Deye inverter, 61.44kWh of battery storage, 15.84kW of solar panels, and a Polestar 2. I am connected to Amber Electric, which allows me to access wholesale energy pricing. Navigating wholesale rates