Image caption: Confirmed cases of Coronavirus in China 24th February 2020.
Wow, we didn't see that Wall coming!
Product Update
24 February 2020

In this update, we talk about travel restrictions to China, progress on design updates and our focus on sustainability...

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Captain, we've sprung a leak!
Product Update
22 October 2019

In this month's update, we discuss our pre-production field trials, changes to Beacon weatherproofing and the NSW Government's Access India program...

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Image caption: Cross section view of Beacon highlighting the battery lid locking mechanism.
The 180 degree dilemma
Product Update
24 July 2019

In this update we talk about pre-certification testing, and necessary industrial design changes to the “stick-on” optical sensor and the battery lid locking mechanism...

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Image caption: Pre-production units ready for final assembly and field testing.
Production update and latest news
Product Update
10 May 2019

It’s been 2 years since we first announced Wattcost to the public, and in this mega Autumn update we discuss receiving pre-production units, their testing, and certification...

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Production update & second sneak peek
Product Update
19 December 2018

In this end of year update we discuss progress toward production, dealing with Australian energy companies and give another sneak peek of the easy 3-step installation process...

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Image caption: Here’s a sneak peek of the animated Wattcost app assembly guide.
3 Step Install sneak peek
Product Update
28 September 2018

In this update we talk about balancing usability and complexity, the easy 3-step installation process and electronic component shortages.

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Designed in Australia for the global market
Product Update
29 June 2018

In this month's update we discuss expansion into global markets, electronic component shortages and progress on plastics manufacturing...

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Image caption: Rasmus at work on his big computer (wearing board shorts in Winter) putting the finishing touches to the product packaging and shipping carton designs
Scandinavian influence at Wattcost
Product Update
31 May 2018

This month we talk about our Scandic connection, presenting at Sydney CityTalk on Democratising Technology and headway on product manufacturing...

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Image caption: Jerry inspecting the high-precision electrical discharge cutting machine at the new tool manufacturer in Penang
Live from Malaysia - Wattcost on the road!
Product Update
30 April 2018

In this April update we talk about meeting with the Lord Mayor of Sydney, inspecting manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and new company branding...

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Image caption: Meet the Wattcost team based at our Sydney headquarters
We're growing!
Product Update
29 March 2018

In this month's update we introduce the latest hires of the Wattcost team and outline how they are crucial to making the Wattcost mission a reality...

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Image caption: Sneak peak into the brand new hardware lab
What does it take to develop a consumer product from scratch?
Product Update
28 February 2018

This month we talk about our brand new hardware lab, negotiating prices for electronic parts and the grueling interview process at Wattcost...

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Plastics mould CNC tool cutting machine at the works
Full steam ahead with production!
Product Update
22 January 2018

In this month update we talk about Wattcost’s vision, tool manufacturing progress in China and new capital investment to help speed up the product release...

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Super-charge your solar savings! ASQ founder, Darryn Van Hout takes Wattcost for a test drive on his own solar home.
Solar Product Review
26 Oct 2017
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Australian Solar Quotes founder, Darryn Van Hout, recently took Wattcost for a full test drive. In this published product review, Darryn takes us through his first impressions, the installation process, presented savings opportunities and how he further optimised his solar performance.

In just a few weeks after installing Wattcost, Darryn saved $259 and that's just the start! Read the full product review here...

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Manufacturing plant in Western Sydney with same tag-line as eDM: Manufacturing is alive and looking impressive in Western Sydney.
Final plastic housing prototypes pass with flying colours!
Product Update
22 Dec 2017

In this December product update we receive the final plastic models, start work on our eco-friendly packaging and introduce Wattcost to a new home inside the Sydney Startup Hub...

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Manufacturing plant in Western Sydney with same tag-line as eDM: Manufacturing is alive and looking impressive in Western Sydney.
Industrial Design Finalised!
Product Update
22 Nov 2017

In this November product update we’re excited to announce the finalisation of the industrial design for plastic parts tooling and we discover new technology to improve the accuracy of appliance detection.

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Image of the Wattcost team celebrating with some of their early supporters.
1st Batch of Printed Circuit Boards have arrived!
Product Update
22 Oct 2017

Every month we update our awesome customers on the progress of their Wattcost delivery. We take great pride in ensuring that everything is perfect and the month of October was no different.

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NewsCorp’s 1 Degree initiative invited Wattcost to discuss the future of the Smart Home.
Sustainability
18 Oct 2017

Learn more about the role AI can play to reduce both costs and environmental impact in our homes.

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How an Aussie family slashed their electricity bill by $183 per quarter.
Case Study
22 Aug 2017

Appliances Online look into how an Aussie family cut their electricity bill by $183 per quarter. That's $732 in savings per year!

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Learn how Wattcost cut John Winning’s power bill by 32%!
Partnership with Appliances Online
2 Jul 2017
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Recently, Wattcost was featured in an Appliances Online Blog post which tells the story of the first time Wattcost Cofounder and CEO, David Soutar and Appliances Online CEO, John Winning, met inside the back of an Uber during a pitch event!

John currently has Wattcost installed in his home which has saved him a massive 32% off his power bills so far! Not sure if Wattcost can help you? Think again. Read the full blog post here.

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Wattcost’s home energy savings device smashes funding goal!
About Wattcost
23 Aug 2017

The future of decoding your energy bill just became a reality. Meet Wattcost, the AI-based learning device that will slash your home power bills forever!

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5 minutes with David Soutar, Wattcost CEO & co‑founder
Sustainability
18 Jul 2017

In a recent interview, our reforestation partners, Greenfleet spend time with David Soutar to learn about the technology and passion behind Wattcost.

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Wattcost has developed an IoT device to help consumers save on their electricity bill.
News
5 June 2017

Sydney-based Wattcost has developed a consumer-friendly IoT device that slaps on a homeowners powerbox and tracks their energy use.

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SBS News - Australian start ups exporting and seeking talent.
News
9 Feb 2017

The New South Wales government is planning to establish a new supersized start-up hub in Sydney to rival similar venues around the world to boost growth.

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Wattcost riles electricity industry feathers with savings device.
News
8 Feb 2017

The Australian interviewed, Wattcost Co-founder, David Soutar who explained his mission to make buildings more energy efficient.

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Q&A with the Australian Solar Council about using Wattcost for solar homes.
Solar
22 Nov 2016

David touches on some of the main benefits of having a Wattcost installed to further optimise a solar home.

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