Solar for social housing
Every home should be able to benefit from cheap, clean solar
Yet that's not been the reality for the hundreds of thousands of families living in social and public housing across New South Wales. Whose housing providers either can't install solar due to uncertainty or won't because they lack the expertise.
And that's where we come in. Seeing a problem we’ve acted to showcase a solution. In 2024 we secured funding for a trial project to fund the installation of solar panels on three social housing sites across the state.
Because cheap, clean solar energy is something we believe everyone should be able to access - no matter your income.
Working in collaboration with residents and housing providers, we've guided them through the process of installing solar on their site so they can reap the benefits.
Find out more about the work we've done at specific sites below.
Where we have installed solar
Roscoe Street, Bondi, NSW
Our installation at Roscoe Street, Bondi, NSW (Sydney) is hosted by independent community living Australia and will deliver energy security to all residents. This project demonstrates that community solar for apartments is possible and practical.
Emoh Ruo, Erskineville, NSW
Pingala has co-operatives in our DNA which is why we're excited to support the bustling Emoh Ruo Co-op in Erskineville, NSW (Sydney). The 35 kW solar system will provide cheap, clean reliable energy to residents, lowering their expenses and carbon emissions.