Supercharged: What’s Next for Solar Power in Australia

Australian households are global leaders when it comes to rooftop solar, with an impressive 3.6 million homes already using solar. That’s more solar panels per person than anywhere else in the world, saving about $3 billion on energy bills each year!

As the sunniest continent on the planet, we’ve got plenty of room to grow our solar capacity even further.

The Climate Council of Australia has just released a report outlining plans to double our rooftop solar by the end of this decade. Here’s how they suggest we can make it happen:

Boost Battery Storage: Rolling out more battery systems will help families and businesses make the most of solar power, unlocking savings around the clock.
Install Two Million More Batteries: By adding two million batteries in homes and businesses, Aussies can store extra solar energy generated during the day to use at night—slashing those energy bills even further.
Community-Scale Batteries: Imagine 5,000 community batteries sharing the cheap solar power generated by local homes. It’s a great way for neighbourhoods to benefit from renewable energy together.
Use More Solar During the Day: Encouraging households to tap into their solar energy when the sun is shining will help ease the load on the grid and maximize the benefits of solar.

Rooftop solar and storage are key to Australia’s shift toward clean, reliable energy.

By the end of 2024, we expect rooftop solar capacity to surpass coal, meaning more clean energy flowing into our grid during peak sun hours.

Supercharging rooftop solar could lead to massive savings for families and businesses, create tens of thousands of new jobs, and quickly cut down climate pollution. This plan highlights a fantastic opportunity to build on Australia’s clean energy momentum.

Paul will be on ABC South East Radio on Wednesday, September 25th at 8:30 AM to chat about the report and rooftop solar power. Definitely worth a listen!

You can find the full Climate Council report here: ‘Seize The Sun: How to Supercharge Australia’s Rooftop Solar’.