In this blog, we mentioned the trend observed in the growth of the average capacity of small-scale solar PV systems (< 100kW). https://www.solar-secure.com.au/blog/sustained-rise-average-solar-system-capacity/

1. A SUSTAINED RISE
IN THE AVERAGE SOLAR
PV SYSTEM CAPACITY
ACROSS AUSTRALIA
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A recent study conducted by the
Clean Energy Regulator (CER) attests to
over 76,000 new installations of solar PV
systems in the quarter of January to
March 2021 alone. In fact, a 12-month
reporting lag tells us that the actual
number of installations is well over
85,000 in the said quarter. Of these
installations, 86% are accounted for by
National Electricity Market states, and
the remaining 14% by Western Australia.

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More interestingly, however, the
latest quarterly solar report by the
Australian Energy Council reveals an
astonishing story that has unfolded
in the first quarter of 2021. The
installations are on a steady rise, but
it isn’t simply that. It’s also the
average size of the solar PV systems
being installed across Australian
households and businesses that’s
increasing.

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The trend observed in the growth of average capacity of small-scale
solar PV systems (<100kW) –
December 2020: 8.86kW
January 2021: 7.85kW
February 2021: 7.75kW
March 2021: 7.74kW
It’s worth noting that the average capacity of solar PV systems for residences
and small businesses marks an increase almost every year in December, since
2017, and then undergoes a considerable fall in January, cresting again through
the year till it peaks in December.

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The above graph clearly delineates the
trend of growth in the size of average
system capacity. In the case of residential
solar systems, the size can be increased
subject to the availability of rooftop
space, whereas commercial solar offers
more flexibility.

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The survey also throws light on the
number of solar battery installations
done in 2021 – 1,400 units. A significant
growth, which South Australia and
New South Wales contributed to by a
majority, 25%, and 23% respectively.

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Strangely, queensland, the state
receiving most sunlight, is nowhere near
the top when it comes to solar system +
solar battery installations, contributing
only 11.8% of the total installations across
Australia. One may write this off to the
relatively poor incentives offered by the
state government for solar batteries.

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While the trends may deviate a little over
the course of a year, the indisputable fact
remains – Australia is quickly adapting to
solar power to bring down energy bills and
gain independence from the grid. Solar
proves to be a promising venture and an
equally rewarding investment, now more
than ever.

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