From Bill Shock to Energy Freedom: Andrew Powell’s Journey with BLUETTI EP760

16/09/2025

When Andrew Powell looks out across the calm waters of Banksia Beach, Queensland, he feels a peace of mind that wasn’t always there. For years, rising energy prices and unpredictableoutagesweighed on him.

“My energyretailerhas changed the prices a number of timesin the last 12 months,” Andrew recalls. “That led me down the path of exploring further and looking at the EP760 for my whole home backup.”

What he found was more than backup—it was freedom from the grid and real savings every month.

Bringing Off-Grid Freedom Home

Andrew’s journey with BLUETTI started small. “BLUETTIcame across my purview when I bought an EB70, which is very light and portable. It can run some small devices.” That first taste of portable power led to more. The AC200Lkept his IT gear running smoothly. The Charger 1and Apex 300powered his caravan adventures, complete with movie nights under the stars.

Those road trips built his trust in BLUETTI. Eventually, he made the leap to a 7.6kW/ 9.9kWh EP760 home battery system—a decision that changed daily life at home.

From $100 Bills to Credits on His Account

“The EP760has changed the way I use energy significantly,” Andrew explains. “I can do things now that I never would have been able to do before. I can run the air conditioners in the middle of summer without it costing me a great deal of money.”

Today, all his home essentials—TV, sound system, fridge, microwave, coffee machine, even the robot vacuum—run seamlessly on solar and stored energy. The difference on his bill has been dramatic.

“It’s been reduced significantly, so it's gone down from approximately 100 bucks a month down to a credit. I can run a whole heap of different devices without it costing me a cent, basically.”

A Cyclone Hit, But No Power Outages Here

Queensland weather can be unpredictable. When a cyclone swept over Brisbane, Andrew’s neighborhood lost power. He didn’t.

“I didn’t notice the outages. Everything continued to work,” he says. “The fridge kept running, the pumps for toilets and showers still worked. It just gives me that ability to say, Right, it doesn’t matter what's happening out there in the world. In a power sense, I can do what I need to do.

That reliability has become a safety net for his family, too. “My parents always had this place as a backup in case the power went out.”

Easy, Smart, and Truly Grid-Independent

Andrew was impressed with how straightforward the EP760 setup was. “It’s an all-in-one unit that's relatively easy to install. It took the guys, I think, three-quarters of a day, including the solar panels on the roof.”

With LFP batteries for safety and longevity, efficientsolar inputs(up to 15.2kWp), and an app that puts control right in his hands, the system gives him “a level of energy independence” he once thought impossible. Andrew puts his seal of approval on it, saying, “And I would recommend them for those people whoare looking for energy independence and a battery backup solution.”

Never Been a Better Time for Affordable Upgrades

For loyal BLUETTI owners like Andrew, BLUETTI ismaking the step to whole-home independence even more accessiblethan ever. Starting September 25, you can upgrade to your own EP760 ESS systemwith installationat a special thank-you price.

Claim your exclusive offer here now.Best prices don’t wait, and neither do power outages.

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