A newly updated version of SunSPOT has been launched to help consumers and businesses calculate the solar power potential of their rooftops.
The online application, developed by the Australian PV Institute (APVI) and UNSW Sydney, with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, had previously been available only in a small number of locations in New South Wales.
It now works for locations across the country and comes with significant upgrades, more accurate estimates, a new user-friendly interface, and a version that is freely available without a council subscription.
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