Apartment solar sharing technology wins 2026 Australian Good Design Award of the Year
Melbourne-based Allume Energy's SolShare, a technology that lets apartment residents share rooftop solar power, has won the 2026 Australian Good Design Award of the Year.
What is SolShare and will apartment solar sharing create more work for electricians?
Electricians and solar installers may see more demand for shared solar in apartment buildings, a market that has been hard to serve. Builders and strata projects may also start specifying it.
Key takeaways
- Allume Energy's SolShare won the 2026 Australian Good Design Award of the Year.
- SolShare lets apartment residents share power from a rooftop solar system.
- Allume Energy is based in Melbourne.
- Apartment solar sharing may open a new market for solar installers and electricians.
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