Smart Energy Essentials

Practical insights, market intelligence and in-depth research from Eutility's experts, to help you get control of your energy, telecommunications and carbon.

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Short reads and practical guidance from our team on procurement, solar, validation and the Australian energy market.

Rooftop commercial solar array on a large industrial building at sunrise
Renewables

Mid-scale solar up to 1 MW can now create STCs: what to revisit

The SRES now covers solar systems from 100 kW to 1 MW installed on or after 1 October 2026. Shelved projects and sites capped at 99 kW are worth a fresh look, but certificate strategy needs settling first.

September 2026 · 5 min read
Cover page of the Eutility infographic on data centre water use in Australia
Market Intelligence

Data centres and water: what the numbers actually show

Headlines about data centres draining water rarely match the Australian picture. An eleven-page look at how these sites are actually cooled and where high water use really occurs.

September 2026 · 5 min read
Grid-scale battery storage containers beside transmission towers in rural Australia
Market Intelligence

Wholesale prices fell across the NEM, but not every business will feel it

Every NEM region paid less for wholesale power in 2025, helped by a battery fleet that nearly tripled in a year. Whether that reaches your bill depends on when you actually use energy.

August 2026 · 4 min read
Cover page of the Eutility guide to Time of Use tariffs for small and medium businesses
Market Intelligence

Time of Use tariffs: guide for SME businesses

A twelve-page visual guide to how Time of Use tariffs work, when peak and off-peak periods apply, and what small and medium businesses can do to shift usage and lower costs.

August 2026 · 6 min read
Cover page of the Eutility guide to understanding the charges on a commercial and industrial electricity bill
Validation

Understanding the charges on your C&I electricity bill

A short visual guide to every line on a commercial and industrial electricity invoice, from network and market charges to metering and environmental costs.

April 2026 · 5 min read
Rows of commercial solar panels photographed from below against a clear blue sky
Renewables

Independent solar monitoring: protect savings and strengthen sustainability performance

Many businesses lose savings and ESG impact to unnoticed solar faults. Independent monitoring closes that gap by revealing issues early and making sure they are followed up.

December 2025 · 7 min read

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