March is Solar Month, and the Clean Energy Council is encouraging Australians to celebrate our ‘solar superheroes’—everyday Australians and solar installers leading the fight against rising energy bills with solar power.
Australia’s rooftop solar capacity has passed the 20GW threshold, according to analysis from solar consultancy SunWiz. Solar will subsequently overtake coal-fired capacity in April, when Liddell power station closes—making PV the country’s largest power generator.
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Australia leads the world in rooftop solar, with installations on over 3.4 million rooftops powering 8.9% of the country’s electricity demands and helping reduce consumer energy bills.
Throughout March, solarmonth.com.au and @aussolarmonth on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter will be sharing:
- advice and tips for reducing energy bills and emissions by investing in solar and new energy tech, electrifying homes and improving energy efficiency
- advice for renters and apartment owners who may traditionally find solar hard-to-access
- stories from consumers, small businesses and installers who have reduced their bills using rooftop solar, battery storage and new energy tech
- expert conversations on energy equity, the future of home energy and reducing energy bills.
Clean Energy Council CEO Kane Thornton said Solar Month was about celebrating rooftop solar being the foundation for Australia’s renewable energy success.
“Everyday Australians, retailers and installers have helped drive the fastest rollout of rooftop solar in the world, saving households money while creating jobs and aiding the energy transformation.
“Australia remains one of the lowest-cost countries for rooftop solar installation,” Thornton said.
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“That is something we should be proud of, and it’s why the Clean Energy Council is focused on advocating for and supporting the rooftop solar industry and its workforce.”
Solar Month is an industry event powered by the Clean Energy Council.
