WATCH: How to keep Phillip Island fully charged

Simon Helps, chair of Totally Renewable Phillip Island, told the Monitor the island’s new community batteries will soak up the solar power coming from unused holiday homes.

“Instead of having to put a residential battery on a house that hasn't got anyone living in it, we can put it in the community and share the benefit around,” he said.

Take a look at the Monitor’s interview with Helps below.