Remote communities from the Tiwi Islands to the South Australian border are set to be connected to solar power as construction begins on the next phase of the $59 million Solar Energy Transformation Program (SETuP) project according to ARENA.
Solar energy leads as one of only four renewable technologies that can meet long-term climate change goals.
German battery manufacturer Sonnen is keen to expand its solar energy storage investment in Australia with a major new injection of funds.
A feasibility study will explore whether solar gardens could work for renters and apartment dwellers in Australia.