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Going solar in Waverley










Electricity use is the largest contributor (approximately 60%) of community greenhouse gas emissions in Waverley. Installing solar energy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save residents and business owners money on their energy bills.
Council has installed solar power systems on many buildings and facilities and encourages the community to install on residential and commercial buildings (where practical) to help achieve our community greenhouse emission reduction target of Net Zero by 2035. We're helping schools, clubs and community organisations, and apartment buildings to investigate if solar can work for them.
The amount of solar in Waverley has increased by 400% over the last 5 years, but there are still 86% of single dwellings, and 98% of strata buildings and businesses without onsite solar. Waverley Council is committed to supporting as many of our community as possible to Go Solar!
Solar information and resources
Working with industry experts and peak bodies, Council provides resources, information, and educational tools to help residents learn about solar.
Click on the below links to find out more:
Resources
- Visit the Clean Energy Council's Consumer Guide For Installing Solar and the Yarra Energy Foundation's Guide to Solar for Apartments
- Are you a larger apartment blocks (>35 units) interested in solar? Visit the Building Futures program or view local case studies Penkivil Gardens Bondi goes solar and Bronte Apartments Go Solar
- Are you a school interested in solar? Visit Solar my School
- Are you a community organisation interested in solar? Visit Solar my Suburb
Webinar recordings
FAQs
Most solar systems do not require Council approval. You may need a planning permit if you live in a heritage overlay area, particularly if the solar panels are visible from the street.
Find out more by accessing the planning policies and control plans.
Our Duty Planner is available at the Customer Service Centre, 55 Spring St, Bondi Junction, between 8:30am and 5:00pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, or can be contacted on duty.planner@waverley.nsw.gov.au.
- Check if the panels quoted for are on the Australian Government’s Panel Validation Scheme.
- Check the solar panel manufacturers have service offices in Australia.
- Confirm any exclusions that might be added as an additional cost later.
- Check with NSW Fair Trading for any past complaints made against your preferred company.
If you are a renter, or your home or business rooftop is unsuitable for a solar power system, you can buy renewable energy by purchasing GreenPower from your energy retailer. By purchasing GreenPower you can support renewable energy generation, like solar and wind and reduce your own greenhouse emissions. Contact your electricity retailer to find out what GreenPower Products they offer.
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