Australians turn to solar, batteries, and V2G tech to stay powered during natural disasters
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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Summary
The article reports on Australians upgrading their homes with solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles (with V2G capability), and better broadband to maintain connectivity and power during natural disasters like bushfires and floods. It profiles Jenny Bailey, a homeowner in regional Victoria who invested in these technologies for disaster resilience. The piece highlights a growing trend of households taking proactive measures to avoid being cut off for days during emergencies.
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bskyAustralians turn to solar, batteries, and V2G tech to stay powered during natural disastersreneweconomy.com.auKey quotes
· 2 pulledIt's a regional area, it's bushfire-prone, it's flood-prone, so it's nice to feel a little more resilient.
If we get serious blackouts, I didn't notice.
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