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New data shows solar shines despite lockdowns
Rooftop solar installation grew by 18 per cent nationally over the last year, according to the Australian Energy Council’s latest Solar Report, which showed record growth in solar PV capacity and installations during 2020.
The AEC’s Solar Report also shows Victoria’s solar industry staged a spectacular comeback from the Covid-19 lockdown last year.
Stage 4 restrictions saw new solar installations drop by more than half in Victoria in August and September 2020 compared to the previous two months and then rebound in October and November.
The AEC’s Chief Executive, Sarah McNamara, said that despite the setbacks due to COVID Australia continues to see record levels of solar PV being installed.