These are some of the outcomes expected from 14 projects aimed at boosting the capacity and stability of the national grid which are set to receive a share in $30 million.
The funding aims to improve the performance of electricity networks in most jurisdictions as part of the broader multi-billion dollar Rewiring the Nation program.
One of the funding recipients is Allume Energy, the leading company in developing shared solar technology for apartment complexes.
Allume CEO and co-founder Cameron Knox said the funding would help in the delivery of more batteries for the millions of Australians living in apartments who had missed out on previous government subsidies.
Smart Energy Council CEO David McElrea said it opened the door to linking up rooftop solar, home batteries and electric vehicles 'to maximise benefits for consumers, the grid, and the planet'.
"This program supports the next wave of clean tech pioneers providing the energy solutions of today, for the future," Mr McElrea said.
One successful grant applicant, EcoJoule Energy, has developed battery storage facilities that can be mounted onto light poles and voltage management units to handle volatile energy generation and use.
Chief executive of the Queensland-based company, Mike Wishart, has previously raised concerns with the impact of the government's Solar Sharer Offer on existing energy infrastructure.
The initiative provides households with smart meters in NSW, Southeast Queensland and South Australia three hours of free energy from midday every day.
"The energy transition is not just about adding more solar panels or batteries. It is about ensuring that the foundational electrical architecture can handle new usage patterns safely and reliably," Mr Wishart said.
Energy minister Chris Bowen said the grants offered a chance to 'back Australian innovation through the energy transition' and shield households from global price shocks.
"Australia has the best sun and wind in the world, and we're helping households maximise the benefits," Mr Bowen said.
"The Grid Enhancing Technologies grants will support more renewables in the system, put downward pressure on energy bills, and build a stronger, more resilient grid."
Meanwhile, Liberal leader Angus Taylor reiterated a pledge to abolish net-zero while announcing his party's policy platform in Sydney.
Instead of subsidising renewable energy technologies, Mr Taylor committed to use Australia's 'bountiful natural resources' to boost energy capacity.
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