Solar Citizens today said the NSW Government’s commitment to provide interest free loans to help households adopt rooftop solar was better than the policy shortfall we’ve had until now but fell short of consumer expectations and potentially duplicates existing financing options.

The announcement of the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes rebate package, along with the potential for half price battery storage, has created a stir in the renewable energy industry and among Victorian homeowners – who can look forward to the prospect of more affordable electricity, lower carbon footprints, and even the potential to make money off their solar power systems. Understandably, it’s an exciting prospect.

With the recent news that January was one of the hottest months ever recorded in Australia, it’s no surprise that there’s been enormous pressure on the grid to provide consistent, reliable energy.

According to CSIRO and Energy Networks Australia, up to 45% of the country’s future energy generation will be local and customer-owned. Right across the country, we’re transitioning to a more distributed energy system, and everyday people are leading the charge for a cleaner environment and lower bills.