Newcastle, Maitland, and Lake Macquarie councils partner with 1KOMMA5 Australia for Solar Neighbourhoods program

Type: Partnership · Technology: Solar · Country: Australia · Announced: 2026-08-20

The councils of Newcastle, Maitland, and Lake Macquarie have selected 1KOMMA5 Australia to act as the program partner for the second round of their Solar Neighbourhoods program. This partnership aims to make solar systems and home batteries more affordable for households, small-to-medium businesses, and landlords in the three council areas. The program offers various solar, battery, and solar-plus-battery packages, including a AUD 1,250 rebate per household and access to 0% interest loans from the NSW government. The first round of the program led to the installation of 158 solar systems and 167 home batteries, resulting in over AUD 760,000 in power bill savings for participants.

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The City Council of Lake Macquarie, Maitland Council, and the City of Newcastle announced a partnership with 1KOMMA5 Australia on August 20, 2026, for the second round of their Solar Neighbourhoods program in Australia. This partnership aims to make solar systems and home batteries more affordable for households, small-to-medium businesses, and landlords in the three council areas. The program offers various solar, battery, and solar-plus-battery packages, including a AUD 1,250 rebate per household and access to 0% interest loans from the NSW government. The first round of the program led to the installation of 158 solar systems and 167 home batteries, resulting in over AUD 760,000 in power bill savings for participants.

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