Most Australians would be more likely to vote for a party that wants to install solar panels on every home and in hospitals and schools, a new poll has found.
Commissioned by Solar Citizens, the Essential poll found 63 per cent of Australians were more likely to vote for a party with a strong solar policy in this year's federal election.
It also found 60 per cent would more likely vote for a policy that supported battery technology and almost as many would choose a party committed to large-scale solar and wind.
Solar Citizens national director Claire O'Rourke said the poll showed Australians want more ambitious solar policies on their agendas.
"Australians want political leadership that will deliver cleaner, cheaper energy from the sun - and they're willing to use their vote to make it happen," she said.
POLL: WOULD YOU BE MORE LIKELY OR LESS LIKELY TO VOTE FOR A PARTY WITH THESE POLICIES?
* A commitment to investing in large-scale solar and wind (59 per cent more likely)
* A policy to gradually transition Australia to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 (57 per cent more likely)
* A policy to ensure solar is installed on every home that is suitable and on buildings like hospitals and schools (63 per cent more likely)
* A policy that helps people get battery storage so solar can be used around the clock (60 per cent more likely)
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