Volts What's the real story with Australian rooftop solar?
Dec 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, energy expert Saul Griffith shares insights on Australia's efficient rooftop solar system. He reveals how homeowners there enjoy quick installations and low costs, thanks to streamlined permitting processes. Griffith critiques the U.S. system, highlighting excessive delays and high prices. He also explores the history of solar in Australia, the rise of battery adoption, and innovative solutions like virtual power plants. With a focus on equity and real-world impacts, Griffith makes a compelling case for scalable solar solutions globally.
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Real‑Time Quotes From Multiple Vendors
- Saul got five quotes for a 14–16 kW system in less than two days while building a garage.
- Vendors called and automated refined quotes, then scheduled site visits within 24 hours.
Make Permitting And Interconnection Instant
- Do streamline permitting and interconnection to minutes or days, not months, to cut costs and dropout rates.
- Tell your PUC to require guaranteed, fast interconnection and digitize permits like Australia did.
Rapid, Optimized Install Crews
- Install crews in Australia can show up next morning and complete systems within a week, minimizing truck rolls.
- Typical crews do one to two systems per day and schedule neighboring installs together to cut costs.