Share details about your building and our team will assess your roof space to determine;
Potential monthly savings per apartment
Solar system size, cost and return on investment
Relevant grants, rebates and funding available
Frequently asked questions
We understand that bringing shared solar to your apartment is a significant decision, and you probably have a few questions about how SolShare works, what it means for your building, and how it benefits residents.
What is the most efficient way to get approval to install a shared solar system in our building?
Installing a solar system (shared or otherwise) in common areas of your building (e.g., the roof, electrical cabinet/risers) requires approval from the owners’ corporation by vote.
Voting is typically conducted at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) or at a Special or Extraordinary General Meeting (SGM or EGM).
The shared solar assessment we provided includes more detailed information about this process, or you can find a more detailed breakdown for each state on our blog. If you have further questions, please contact your owners’ corporation manager.
Can I connect an EV to my apartment?
You can connect an EV charger whether or not you have solar (but we recommend solar!).
Connecting a slow EV charger is pretty straightforward, but high-powered or rapid chargers may require approval from your owners’ corporation.
How does the building pay for the shared solar system?
Your solar installer will typically invoice for the shared solar system (including SolShare).
As a building, this may be paid in several ways, including:
1. from your building’s sinking fund and/or, 2. by raising an additional levy to be paid per tenancy and/or 3. with a loan accessed through a finance provider, 4. or, with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) through a PPA Provider.
Your solar installer and strata management can help determine the options available for your building, and you can read more about the above options here.
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