Rooftop solar and storage report, January to June 2026
Australians are backing renewable energy technologies in record numbers
Our Rooftop solar and storage report, January to June 2026 shows growing numbers of Australians are taking energy security into their own hands as global conflict drives up fuel prices and inflation.
A record-breaking 1.89 GW of rooftop solar and 276,000 home batteries were installed in the first half of 2026.
How solar and batteries are surging
As at 30 June 2026, there were:
3,406 Approved Batteries
up from 1,259 the previous quarter
Manufacturers and retailers are offering consumers greater choice and protection
The number of battery models on the Clean Energy Council’s Approved Products list increased from 1,259 to 3,406, the first vehicle-to-grid capable chargers were approved and the number of Approved Sellers on the New Energy Tech Consumer Code program grew 18% to 2,389.
Australia is in the midst of a household solar boom
More than 4.5 million Australian homes and small businesses have a rooftop solar system and more than 700,000 have a battery installed, while electric vehicle sales have also accelerated.
We now have more rooftop solar capacity in Australia than the capacity of all our remaining coal-fired power stations combined.
Solar and batteries aren’t just driving down power bills for their homes. For years, rooftop solar has helped push down demand from the grid in the middle of the day and now, home batteries are doing the same for evenings. This improves grid reliability and reduces the impact of evening price spikes.
“The historic growth in household renewables is a win for both consumers and the country - delivering value and reliability for Australians and greater security for our nation's energy supply.”
Rooftop solar and storage report, January to June 2026
