Australia is at number 2 when it comes to per capita production of solar energy. Only Germany stands in better condition than Australia. There are two prime factors when it comes to solar energy production namely climate and latitude. Australia has dry climate and high latitude especially in the northern and eastern region. Australia gets high insolation even during winter. Australia’s insolation is even higher than Germany and other European countries.
If you check those places where high insolation comes then those are little away from main population of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne etc. A recent study has been completed by School of Photovoltaic and renewable energy at New south Wales University. This study suggests that Australia has potential of more than 180GW roof top solar panel energy. Currently Australia has over 10GW rooftop solar capacity. Current study also shows that less than 5 percent of total potential is being used in the field of solar energy.
What are targets of renewable solar energy in Australia?
Australian government has issued MRET that is designed to make sure 20 percent role of solar energy in total energy consumption. Government is selling subsidized solar energy devices. For more information about solar panels, batteries, inverters etc, you can go through website of Sun-Solar. Check blog for more information about renewable solar energy options.