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What percentage of Australian households have solar?

More than 30 per cent of Australian households now have rooftop solar PV, with a combined capacity exceeding 11 GW. Large scale solar farms are also on the rise in Australia, with almost 7 GW of generation connected to Australia’s electricity grid. How are we supporting solar projects?

Is Australia a good country for solar energy?

[ 15 ] Australia has an abundance of solar energy resource that is likely to be used for energy generation on a large scale. [ 16 ] The combination of Australia's dry climate and latitude give it high benefits and potential for solar energy production.

Is Australia a laggard in solar PV?

The sudden rise in solar PV installations in Australia since 2018 dramatically propelled the country from being considered a relative laggard to a strong leader by mid-2019. Australia has the highest per capita solar capacity, now at more than 1kW per capita. [ 5 ]

Why should you invest in solar energy in Australia?

Attractive renewable energy investment opportunities. Australia has the highest solar radiation of any continent. Around one third of households have roof-top solar power – the highest in the world. Vast coastal regions with average wind speeds above 9-12m/s.

Does Australia have solar?

Australia leads the world in residential uptake of solar, with a nation-wide average of free-standing households with a PV system at over 20%. [ 11 ] By early 2020, Australia had 10.7 GW of rooftop solar in 2.4 million systems. [ 13 ] By 2021, Australia had 13 GW of rooftop solar.

Is solar power a major contributor to electricity supply in Australia?

Solar power is a major contributor to electricity supply in Australia. As of December 2023, Australia's over 3.69 million solar PV installations had a combined capacity of 34.2 GW photovoltaic (PV) solar power. [ 1 ]