Millions of Australians locked out of power bill savings from plug-in solar

Community-based organisation Solar Citizens demanded all Australian Governments to ensure plug-in solar is made safely available throughout the country within the next 12 months. Australia has fallen behind the UK, Germany and New Zealand on plug-in solar, with advocacy groups demanding urgent regulatory reform within 12 months. Community-based organisation Solar Citizens demanded all Australian Governments to ensure plug-in solar is made safely available throughout the country. Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas says more than a third of Australians rent or live in apartments and they are extremely frustrated that they are locked out of the bill-busting benefits that solar homeowners enjoy. Plug-in solar refers to small solar units that can be plugged into power points to help offset the cost of fridges, TVs and other appliances. They can be attached to apartment balconies or installed in backyards and can be taken by renters when they move to other residences. Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee Douglas says it’s unfair that more than 3m Aussies who could benefit from portable plug-in solar panels are missing out. MORE NEWS: Vacancy rates ease but rents poised to skyrocket Joyce says ...