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Environment
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Australia could double solar power by 2030, report says

The report says government help with upfront costs could see Australia double its rooftop solar. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Solar power policies targeting new and existing homes, social housing and businesses could create a second renewable energy boom in Australia, a report has found, potentially doubling the nation's solar capacity by 2030.

The Seize the Sun report, released by the Climate Council on Thursday, also recommended governments invest in more training to grow the energy workforce, including free vocational courses for electricians and gas fitters. 

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