Plug-in solar panels could save households up to $370 a year – if Australia legalised them like the UK
Advocacy groups are calling for Australia to legalize plug-in solar panels, which could save households up to $370 annually on energy bills. While the technology is available, current regulations prevent their use, unlike in the UK and other nations.
Why it matters
Legalizing small-scale solar could significantly lower energy costs for renters and apartment dwellers while supporting climate goals.
One expert says an 800-watt system could produce enough power to run a fridge, television and other appliances during the day. One expert says an 800-watt system could produce enough power to run a fridge, television and other appliances during the day. Australian climate and environmental reporting Solar power Plug-in solar panels could save households up to $370 a year – if Australia made them legal as in the UK A plug-in solar kit that costs about $1,000 ‘pays for itself in three years’, one expert says
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