This scheme follows four similar projects run across the country last year which promise to deliver over 1 300 installations saving an estimated 28 000 tonnes of carbon emissions from.
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In 2019 small scale solar systems up to 100 kw was responsible for 22 3 per cent of australia s clean energy generation and produced 5 3 per cent of the country s total electricity.
Solar panel systems are currently being fitted on many council houses across the country.
By choosing an accredited installer customers can feel confident that their system will be safely installed by a qualified professional.
Visit the australian energy foundation for more information about solar and energy saving.
Or to request an obligation free quote from a council backed solar installer.
Installing solar panels will reduce the amount of grid supplied electricity needed for things like hot water with a transfer to more eco friendly solar energy.
In the case of new build properties councils have begun to install the panels directly in some instances replacing conventional roofing such as tiles and slates.
The clean energy council accredits individuals in the design and installation of solar and battery energy storage systems.
In november 2017 the australian solar council and energy storage council became the smart energy council click here for more information.
Council members had voted to implement a 60 day moratorium on solar panel construction in june to allow city attorney thomas lehman time to research the subject and propose action.