Plug-in solar panels could save households up to $370 a year – if Australia made them legal as in the UK
Summary
An advocacy group says Australians could save up to $370 a year on energy bills if plug-in solar panels were made legal like in the UK. These small solar units can be plugged into household power points and help reduce electricity costs, but current Australian rules do not allow their use.Key Facts
- Plug-in solar panels are small, standalone solar units that can be connected to power points to run home appliances.
- Australians in cities could save between $226 and $372 annually using plug-in solar systems.
- These panels are sold in Australia but are not yet legal to plug in and use.
- More than a third of Australians who rent or live in apartments cannot access the benefits of solar energy.
- Countries like the UK, Germany, Spain, and New Zealand have legalized plug-in solar panels.
- An 800-watt plug-in solar system can power a fridge, TV, and other appliances during the day.
- Such a system costs about $1,000 and pays for itself in about three years.
- Only 11% of Australian renters have solar, compared to 44% of homeowners, partly due to landlords paying installation costs while tenants benefit.
- Battery and solar panel use in homes is increasing quickly, with strong demand supported by government programs.
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