Solar for households

Get government-backed advice about solar power, including how much it costs and how to get the right rooftop solar system for your household.

Australia''s Rooftop Solar Reaches 28.3GW as Home Batteries Surge

Australia''s rooftop solar capacity has reached 28.3GW, now surpassing coal generation, while home battery installations are soaring. Discover what this means for households and

SOLAR REPORT

CER update. New South Wales leads the way with 168.03 MW, followed by Queensland at 127.76 MW, Victoria at 107.28 MW, Western Australia at 45.23 MW, South Australia at 38.85 MW, the Australian

Solar power in Australia

A number of states have set up schemes to encourage the uptake of solar PV power generation involving households installing solar panels and selling excess electricity to electricity retailers to put

Household solar electricity generation in the Australian national

This release includes household solar electricity generation in the Australian National Accounts (ANA) for the first time. Our new approach provides a more complete picture of the role of

Solar power in Australia

OverviewIncentivesInstallations by typePotentialSupply chainRenewable energy targetsProjectsSee also

Several incentive programs started in 2008. The Solar Homes and Communities Plan was a rebate provided by the Australian Government of up to A$8,000 for installing solar panels. Schools were eligible to apply for grants of up to A$50,000 to install 2 kW solar panels. Over its four years, 2,870 schools installed solar panels. The Australian Government has financial incentives for installing solar systems in the form of Small-Scale Technology Certificates

Is Solar Power Worth It for Your Home? A Helpful Guide for Aussie Fami

This friendly guide for Aussie families explains how solar power works, how much you''ll need, what it really costs, and the key questions to ask—written to make your first steps simple and

Solar energy

Solar PV generated approximately 10 per cent of Australia''s electricity in 2020-21, and is the fastest growing generation type in Australia. More than 30 per cent of Australian households now have

Solar Panel Statistics 2026

Australia''s solar energy landscape represents one of the world''s most remarkable renewable energy transformations. We provide you with comprehensive market analysis and the latest installation trends.

Rooftop solar generates over 10 per cent of Australia''s electricity

Collectively, rooftop solar is now the second largest source of renewable electricity generation in Australia (behind wind energy generation), and the fourth largest source of electricity

Solar panel install statistics in Australia

With an estimated number of 10.9 Million homes in Australia, this brings the total of all households in Australia that have solar panels to 39.36%. The number of solar systems installed in 2024 was