Fewer than 2% of apartment buildings in NSW have solar installed. For many residents, especially renters, the roof simply isn’t theirs to use, so the savings have stayed out of reach. The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant program is designed to change that. Funded by the Australian and NSW governments, it helps owners corporations install a shared rooftop solar system that benefits every household in the building.
By covering up to half of eligible product and installation costs, SoAR lowers the upfront barrier and opens up ongoing energy savings for residents who couldn’t access solar before. It’s a practical step towards more comfortable, more affordable living for the people who call your building home.