20/08/2026
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Earlier this week, Mondiaux Solar attended the ACT GOV Sustainable Apartments Information Session to learn more about the future of apartment energy upgrades in Canberra, including EV charging, hot water systems, electrical infrastructure and renewable energy.
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Upgrading an apartment building is about much more than simply โinstalling solarโ or replacing a few appliances.For an entire building, the bigger question is how to plan for the next 5โ10 years and beyond.
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Is the existing electrical capacity sufficient?
How should future EV charging demand be managed?
How could centralised gas hot water systems be replaced over time?
Is the roof suitable for solar?
Does battery storage make financial sense?
Can common-area energy use be further optimised?
Has future electricity demand been considered?
These are also very similar to the questions Mondiaux Solar considers when working on commercial and larger-scale energy projects.
For us, a project is not just about โhow much solar can fit on the roofโ. It is about how solar, battery storage, EV charging and existing electrical infrastructure can work together โ while reducing unnecessary future upgrades and costs.
Another important takeaway from the session was that every apartment building is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, some buildings may need to prioritise electrical infrastructure first. Others may need to focus on EV charging, while some may benefit from combining solar, battery storage and common-area energy management.
If you live in an apartment, work with an Owners Corporation, or are involved in property management, what do you think should be the first priority?
Weโd love to hear your thoughts in the comments ๐