[SMM PV News] Australia’s Rooftop Solar and Battery Market Hits Monthly Record

Australia’s utility-scale solar and wind generation reached 4.7 TWh in March 2026, a 2% year-on-year increase according to Rystad Energy. As the country transitioned into autumn, Queensland and Western Australia emerged as top performers, with the Columboola solar plant leading the rankings with a 32.4% AC capacity factor. Notably, Queensland hit a historic milestone in wind generation, while southern states experienced a seasonal slump. The market’s transformation is accelerating as 8.9 GW of utility battery storage and renewables continue to displace gas generation, particularly during evening peaks, signaling a shift toward hybrid configurations to maximize asset utilization.

Greece’s Public Power Corp (PPC) has completed 2.13 GW of solar PV installations on former lignite mine sites, creating the largest PV cluster in Europe. Capable of generating 3,150 GWh annually, the cluster covers nearly 6% of the country’s electricity consumption. Key projects include the 550 MW Phoebe plant and the 940 MW Amyntaio complex, developed in partnership with Germany’s RWE. To support these utility-scale assets, PPC is also deploying large-scale energy storage systems to enhance grid stability. PPC Deputy CEO Konstantinos Mavros noted that this transformation of coal mines into a green energy hub secures Greece's energy independence amid a volatile global landscape.

Singapore added 504 MW of solar in 2025, bringing its cumulative capacity to 2,093 MW and surpassing its original 2030 target ahead of schedule. Driven by increasing cost-competitiveness and government-led initiatives like SolarNova, the market saw 3,400 new installations last year, with rooftop solar accounting for over 80% of total capacity. Despite land constraints, rising electricity prices due to gas volatility are expected to further stimulate residential demand in 2026. To reach its revised 3 GW goal, Singapore is increasingly focusing on cross-border interconnections with neighboring nations and energy storage to bypass domestic space limitations.