Turn Your Home Battery Into a Money Maker with Amber Electric
- mitch1624
- May 15
- 3 min read
How to Buy and Sell Energy with Home Batteries Using Amber Electric’s Smart Plans
With energy prices constantly changing, more Australians are looking for smart ways to take control of their power bills. One exciting opportunity is energy trading—using your home battery to buy electricity when it's cheap and sell it back to the grid when it's expensive.
Amber Electric is one of the few retailers offering access to wholesale electricity pricing, giving households the chance to do just that. If you have a solar system and battery setup, this could open up new ways to save money—or even earn it.
Let’s break it down.
What is Amber Electric?
Amber Electric is an electricity retailer that gives you access to real-time wholesale electricity prices, rather than locking you into a flat rate. This means the price you pay for power changes every 30 minutes—just like energy retailers pay on the wholesale market.
With this model, the key to saving money is timing your usage and battery charging/discharging to take advantage of low and high prices throughout the day.
How Energy Trading Works with a Battery
When you combine a solar system with a home battery and Amber Electric’s wholesale pricing, you can:
Charge your battery when prices are low (even from the grid, not just your solar panels)
Use your stored energy when prices are high
Sell stored energy back to the grid when the wholesale price spikes
This process is called energy arbitrage—buy low, sell high. And with the right setup, it can make a real difference to your energy bill.
What You’ll Need
To get the most out of this strategy, you’ll need:
A compatible battery system (like SigenStor, PowerPlus, Tesla or BYD)
Smart battery software that allows automatic trading and time-based control
A wholesale electricity plan like the one offered by Amber Electric
An internet connection to keep everything connected and up to date
Pros of Energy Trading & Arbitrage with Home Batteries
✅ Lower Energy BillsCharge your battery when prices are low and use stored energy when they spike—reducing or even eliminating peak-time usage costs.
✅ Potential to Earn MoneySell excess stored energy back to the grid during price spikes (sometimes over $10/kWh), turning your battery into a small-scale energy business.
✅ Supports the GridExporting energy when demand is high helps reduce pressure on the grid and contributes to a more sustainable energy system.
✅ More ControlYou’re not just a passive energy user—you’re actively managing when and how you use power.
Cons and Considerations
❌ Wholesale Prices Can Be VolatileWhile you can save big when prices drop, you also need to be careful during unexpected price hikes. A smart system helps, but some risk remains.
❌ Requires Smart Battery IntegrationNot all battery systems are compatible with energy trading software. You may need a specific brand or setup for full functionality.
❌ Battery Wear and TearFrequent charging and discharging can reduce battery lifespan over time. You’ll want to monitor usage to protect your investment.
❌ Setup Can Be ComplexThere’s a learning curve in setting up smart controls and understanding how pricing works—though Amber offers helpful tools to guide you.
Is It Worth It?
If you already have a solar and battery system, or are planning to install one, pairing it with Amber Electric’s real-time pricing could unlock significant savings and new earning potential. For tech-savvy homeowners or anyone interested in maximising return on investment, energy trading and arbitrage is an exciting opportunity.
Need Help Getting Started?
We’re experts in battery-ready solar systems, smart load control, and Amber-compatible installations. Whether you’re upgrading an existing system or starting from scratch, we’ll guide you through the best options to maximise your benefits with energy trading.
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