Australian cities can utilize commercial & industrial rooftops for solar and battery power stations, reducing transmission losses and saving greenhouse gas emissions.

A discussion paper suggests that Australian cities can become major clean energy producers by utilizing large, unoccupied rooftops of commercial and industrial buildings for solar and battery power stations. This could reduce transmission losses, with businesses generating solar power during the day and storing it in batteries on-site to sell back to the grid during evening peak. The paper proposes new floor prices for electricity sold to the grid by businesses, making it profitable and offering a cost-effective, cheaper way to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

August 19, 2024
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