Record breaking solar investment, Australian businesses spend $33 million in a month

Record breaking solar investment:
 Australian businesses spent $33 million
 in December 2016 alone.

More Australian businesses are investing in solar power than ever before.

According to new data from solar consultancy firm Sunwiz, December 2016 was a record investment month in the renewable technology by Australian businesses.

Managing Director of Sunwiz, Warwick Johnston said Australian businesses invested a total of $33 million in solar energy in December 2016.

"On a month-to-month basis, this is a record investment from Australian businesses in solar panels."

The household sector also saw growth with $70 million was invested in December — more than a 30 per cent rise over the last 12 months.

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