The residential sector still dominates the Australian photovoltaic market, and that may remain the case if a new push to promote solar leasing is taken up by homeowners. Australian solar installer and developer Ingenero is behind the move to promote solar leases in Australia.
The Every Rooftop campaign is essentially a website and referral system, where homeowners are encouraged to assess their suitability for a solar lease and to sign up for one. Green Cross Australia is supporting what is being called “a social venture” and will receive a commission for each sale.
Green Cross Australia’s CEO Mara Bún said solar leasing would expand photovoltaics in the country. “Currently nearly one million Australian homes have solar power - a number worth celebrating. Under a moderate growth scenario, the Australian Energy Market Operator expects this number to grow eight-fold by 2031,” said Bún.
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