Australia’s future: solar energy Download transcript for Australia’s future: solar energy Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print Over the past five years a quiet energy revolution has been taking place in Australia. It’s built on the growth of solar power, especially rooftop photvoltaic (PV) solar sytems. In just five years the number of Australian solar PV systems went from 8,000 to 1,000,000 with ordinary Australians driving the change. It’s a revolution that nobody saw coming. Download The Critical Decade: Australia’s future – solar energy. Download the images and infographics. Related content What is the difference between solar PV and solar hot water systems? Does solar energy influence electricity prices? How is solar electricity integrated in the existing electricity grid infrastructure? How affordable is solar PV? What are the payback periods for installing solar PV? Obama and Shenzhen: International action continues to build on climate change China and the US step up on climate Three months in the Climate Commission Greening your outdoor living Solar systems soar Author: Climate Commission Tags: renewables, solar, solar PV, Tim Flannery, Veena Sahajwalla