National Government Plans to Ease Access to Plug-In Solar Panels

The National Government plans to allow plug-in solar panels to be sold in retail shops within six months of a re-elected National Government. This initiative is intended to help households reduce their power bills by allowing them to generate their own electricity. The government is currently developing new electrical safety rules and collaborating with Australia on shared standards.

The move aims to make renewable energy accessible to more households, particularly those in rentals and apartments who currently cannot access solar power. Rooftop solar is noted to potentially save the average household $1,000 or more annually on power costs.