ALDI expands solar and battery offering into South Australia and Western Australia
ALDI has expanded its rooftop solar and battery retail offering into South Australia and Western Australia, now covering six Australian states and territories.
ALDI's solar and battery program now spans six Australian states and territories following the SA and WA expansion.
Will ALDI's solar and battery expansion into SA and WA affect electrician workloads?
Electricians and solar installers in SA and WA may see increased residential demand as budget solar products enter local markets.
Key takeaways
- ALDI has added SA and WA to its rooftop solar and battery retail program.
- The expansion brings ALDI's solar offering to a total of six Australian states and territories.
- Electricians in SA and WA could see more residential solar enquiries as a result.
- No pricing or product details were included in the announcement.
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