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www.realestate.com.auHere’s the latest on Bunnings solar based on recent industry coverage I can summarize:
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Bunnings reached 100% renewable electricity across its Australia and New Zealand store network, combining on-site solar PV installations with off-site renewables and large-scale generation certificates. This milestone was reported as achieved in 2025, with ongoing expansion plans for solar across more stores and improved energy procurement strategies. [Source coverage notes 100% renewable electricity across 452 sites and 163 on-site solar installations; 2025 milestone reported by outlets covering Bunnings’ commitment and deployment.][2]
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In 2026, Bunnings expanded its home solar and battery services to cover three additional states (Victoria, Queensland, South Australia) as part of its energy-as-a-service Zelora offer. The program provides solar and battery options on a zero up-front basis, with 10-year subscription terms and ongoing app-based management.[3]
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The Zelora subscription model includes multiple battery options with or without solar, integration with major battery and solar module suppliers, and guaranteed tech support for the subscription period. It’s aimed at making home electrification more affordable and scalable for customers outsideSydney/Newcastle, where it had initial trials.[3]
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Industry press also notes Bunnings’ broader solar deployment approach, including rooftop solar at many stores and PPAs (power purchase agreements) to align with renewable energy targets, as part of its 2030 net-zero emissions plan.[1]
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For context, other coverage highlights that Bunnings has historically installed solar PV on numerous stores since 2014 and continues to upgrade and add capacity, with a goal of reducing reliance on traditional energy sources through on-site generation and renewables.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles or industry updates and summarize them with dates, locations, and key figures, or compile a quick chart of milestones (e.g., number of stores with on-site solar, total solar capacity installed, and timeline for Zelora rollouts). Would you prefer a brief bullet point update or a visual timeline?
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- Details on 100% renewables across Bunnings stores and PPAs:[2]
- Zelora home solar and battery subscription expansion (Vic, Qld, SA) and model specifics:[3]
- Historical context of store-level solar deployment and efficiency measures:[1]