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Canberra Achieved 20MW Rooftop Solar Installation in 18 months

The Australian Capital Territory government's $150 million loan program has prompted the adoption of rooftop solar in Canberra, with more than 20MW of new solar PV laid out across roofs in the nation's capital.<br />

May 20, 2022. By News Bureau

The Sustainable Household Scheme of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has put 20MW of rooftop solar PV on suburban roofs in less than 18 months.

The Australian Capital Territory government's $150 million loan program has prompted the adoption of rooftop solar in Canberra, with more than 20MW of new solar PV laid out across roofs in the nation's capital.

More than 5,000 homes have applied for more than $55 million in loans under the plan, according to Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

“The Sustainable Household Scheme was designed to allow more Canberra households to benefit from a household's investments like rooftop solar panels,” Barr said. “ACT residents, particularly in Belconnen, Tuggeranong, and Gungahlin, have purchased a combined 20MW of rooftop solar through the scheme which is equivalent to the power generated by Royalla Solar Farm.”

As per the ACT Energy Minister Shane Rattenbury, this $150 Million scheme would encourage the region to achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2045.

“Canberrans are playing a significant part in generating the ACT’s 100% renewable electricity supply,” he said. “Canberrans recognise the value solar has to our clean, green, and affordable energy future.”

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