Guide to Solar for Apartments
Solar for apartments can be trickier to set up than a single dwelling but it’s a great way to get to know your neighbours and share the process and benefits. The key is to get other residents and your owners corporation involved early so that you can gauge the appetite for solar and work together to find out the best solution for your needs.
Download the Guide to Solar for Apartments
Who is this Guide for?
Whether you’re an owner-occupier or a tenant, if you live in an apartment or multi-unit complex in Victoria and you’re interested in installing solar, this Guide is for you.
What does this Guide do?
This Guide has been designed to:
Describe and give context to the key challenges of installing solar on apartment buildings
Support residents in identifying suitable solar options for their home
Provide a step-by-step approach for installing solar on an apartment building
Identify the key stakeholders who need to be engaged during this process
Offer valuable advice and resources to make your solar journey as easy as possible.
Once you’ve explored this resource, you may want to dig deeper on issues such as:
The cost-benefit analysis of a particular solar system
Specific issues not covered by this Guide, such as heritage overlays or battery storage options.
And if it turns out that rooftop solar doesn’t fit your situation, don’t despair. There are other ways you can reduce your power bills and your emissions outlined in the guide.
The Guide to Solar for Apartments (2022) is the result of a collaborative effort between Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) and sustainability consultancy Point Advisory. It was made possible by the Metropolitan Community Power Hub (MCPH) and funded by the Victorian Government through Sustainability Victoria.
