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In 2016 Germany had the highest solar capacity per capita of the world.

In 2017 Germany had nearly 6 times the solar output of Australia, yet look at the difference in land mass and irradiation level comparison. (Dark brown is good, for solar anyway) See diagrams below.

What do you think of Australia’s positioning as a potential solar powerhouse?

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Solar irradiation levels and land area comparison, Germany and Australia.

Solar power by country, from Wikipedia