Could Virtual power plants be set up using government subsidised solar and battery technology, and made available to renters? There are examples of how VPPs are used: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/battery-storage/vpp-comparison/, and in South Australia for community housing: https://unityhousing.org.au/news/power-plant-first-for-community-housing/
It seems to be that renters and landlords' incentives are misaligned. Why would a landlord pay for solar panels when renters are the ones who pay for electricity? VPPs could be a great way for renters to side-step landlords to lower energy costs.
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