Rooftop Solar Hits New High in 2025, Boosted by Battery Boom
The Australian rooftop solar market has hit a new high this year with the addition of 279 megawatts (MW) of capacity in November alone – marking its highest level ever. This surge follows three consecutive months of growth and is driven largely by the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries rebate, which has seen over 100,000 batteries installed since July.Key TakeawaysAustralia saw a record-breaking 279 MW of new rooftop solar capacity in November.The Cheaper Home Batteries rebate has spurred over 124,000 battery installations by mid-November.Rooftop solar growth is broad-based and not just seasonal, suggesting sustained momentum.November’s record-breaking month for rooftop solar comes as a surprise to many in the industry. After a year of ups and downs, this latest data shows that th...