SOLAR installers are welcoming ramped up commitments to the future of renewable energy.
MW Solar and Electrical manager Michael Christian says he’s seeing an increase in demand for solar as governments say coal-fired energy is on the outer.
A Queensland Conservation Council report has found that state-owned coal generators won’t be profitable after 2024.
“We’re seeing that new home owners in particular are keen to see solar installed so they can reduce their bills and be part of a growing reliance on sun-powered energy,” Mr Christian said.
“We’re installing quite a few standard 6.6kW solar systems, and larger 11.1kW systems in the Logan area, and many of them are being put into homes at new estates.
“But we’re also finding a number of people moving into established homes who want to upgrade to a solar package.”
Mr Christian said technology continues to improve all the time.
“People are saving more by installing modern systems, and there will be opportunities to install cost-effective battery reserves as technology moves forward,” he said.
“The government has put aside $2 billion for more publicly-owned renewable energy of various types. It’s a tick of approval for people to move ahead with solar energy now and into the future.
“One of the best parts about it is that it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Solar installations can now be done within a budget.
“We’re getting calls from some people who want certain types of systems, so we’re definitely able to help with people’s requests – to understand their solar needs, and fit those as best we can within what they can afford.”
The state government budget has allocated $1.5 billion towards a Renewable Energy and Hydrogen fund to build publicly-owned renewables, including wind and solar.
