Solar

Leading the Solar Future Today

LEADING AUSTRALIA’S SOLAR SUPERPOWER

Australia is the sunniest continent on Earth, receiving the highest solar radiation per square metre of any region globally. This natural advantage underpins our leadership in solar uptake and provides a pathway to accelerate the clean energy transition. With solar PV already the lowest-cost form of new power generation, and over one in three Australian households using rooftop solar, we are building the foundation for a solar-driven economy.

Australia’s solar capability is not just about panels on rooftops. It spans high-efficiency photovoltaic research, large-scale solar farm deployment, advanced manufacturing opportunities, and integration with storage, hydrogen, and electrified transport. By scaling these strengths, we can capture more value onshore, reduce costs for households and businesses, and position Australia as a global hub for solar technologies.

1^ST

in the world for solar radiation, making Australia the most advantaged country for solar energy adoption

30%

of households now have rooftop solar, the highest uptake globally

2050

solar projects will account for over half of global renewable electricity generation

SECTOR OVERVIEW

Solar is a central effort to the decarbonisation of Australia’s economy and the stability of the energy grid. Abundant sunshine, vast land availability and world-leading research give us a unique advantage in meeting growing clean energy demand.

Solar paired with storage is the most cost-effective form of dispatchable power, supporting decarbonised industries such as green hydrogen and low-emissions manufacturing. It also positions Australia to be not just a consumer of clean power but a producer and exporter of solar technologies and expertise.

Moving up the solar value chain through advanced PV manufacturing, system integration and recycling will create new industries at home while supporting global emissions reduction.

MAKING IT HAPPEN

Solar is central to the decarbonisation of Australia’s economy and the stability of the energy grid. Our abundant sunshine, vast land availability, and globally recognised research excellence give us a unique advantage in meeting growing clean energy demand.

Australia’s leadership matters for three reasons: affordability, reliability, and competitiveness. Solar paired with storage provides the most cost-effective form of dispatchable power. It underpins decarbonised industries such as green hydrogen and low-emissions manufacturing. And it positions Australia to become not just a consumer of clean power, but a producer and exporter of solar technologies and expertise.

Harnessing this opportunity also drives jobs and investment. Moving up the solar value chain by manufacturing advanced PV components, expanding system integration, and developing recycling solutions will create new industries at home while supporting global efforts to cut emissions.