Australia adds 700 MW of rooftop solar in second quarter

Australia installed more than 700 megawatts of rooftop solar in the April-June period, contributing to the lowest wholesale electricity prices in that quarter since 2020.

First covered Jul 28, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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60d PV Magazine Australia adds over 700 MW of rooftop solar in April-June — More than 700 MW of rooftop solar was added to Australia’s main grid in the past three months, helping drive wholesale electricity prices in the country's…

Primary sources

aemo.com.au Qed Q2 2026 (aemo.com.au)

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Appeared in: 2026-07-28 (#5) · 2026-07-29 (#10)

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