Antalya, Türkiye, November 10 — A cross-continental coalition including Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, and Vanuatu, today endorsed the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration. Building on Australia’s initial support, the endorsements demonstrate countries are embracing rooftop and distributed solar to boost energy security and economic growth. In addition to these governments, 34 individual members of Parliament across 21 countries have endorsed the Declaration.

The Declaration has also been supported by organizations across the energy industry, with Indonesia’s state-operated electric power company PT PLN endorsing the Declaration today. 

Surangel Whipps Jr., President of Palau, and H.E. Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, Minister for Climate Change, Pakistan, also joined the leaders to discuss the 300 Million Solar Homes initiative.

The Declaration underpins the 300 Million Solar Homes initiative, a global effort to double solar-powered households to 300 million by 2030. It guides countries in scaling home solar access by focusing on critical areas like streamlining permits, lowering upfront costs, and workforce development.

The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy and President of Negotiations for COP31, said: “Australia knows the power of rooftop solar. One in three Australian homes has solar panels on their rooftops, the highest rate in the world, which cuts bills and puts households at the centre of the energy transition. 

"The Global Rooftop Solar Declaration is about taking Australia's success to the world with a clear ambition: to bring solar to 300 million rooftops by 2030. 

"Many countries have the sunshine, the space and the demand, but lack the finance, infrastructure and workforce needed to unlock this opportunity. This Declaration is about changing that."

Ibrahim A Shelleng, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Finance & Stakeholder Engagement, Nigeria, said “A sustainable future cannot be built in isolation. By supporting global solar initiatives, we ensure that every community, regardless of geography, has access to reliable, affordable, and zero-emission power. For Nigeria, investing in solar infrastructure is investing in economic stability. It drives local job creation, lowers long-term infrastructure costs, and strengthens energy independence across the country."

Mirana Mahrukh, Secretary, Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bangladesh said, “Let us ensure the optimum utilization of rooftops and turning sunshine into electricity for savings, and prosperity. Bangladesh is committed to achieving 5,500 MW of rooftop solar capacity by 2030, with an indicative implementation pathway covering approximately 870,000 rooftops.

“Under a proposed 20:80 domestic and international financing scenario, this would correspond to approximately 174,000 rooftops supported through domestic efforts and 696,000 rooftops requiring international cooperation.

“We invite our global partners to join Bangladesh in mobilising affordable financing, advanced technologies, and investment to transform our rooftops into engines of clean energy, economic opportunity, and sustainable development.” 

Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council, said: "Families everywhere deserve reliable, affordable power, and rooftop solar and storage deliver it. Today’s announcement proves that there is shared ambition from across the globe, from the world’s most mature solar markets to those just beginning to harness its potential, to make 300 million solar homes a reality. We’re calling on every government to follow the example set today and bring solar home.” 

Heidi Lee Douglas, CEO of Solar Citizens, said: “From Australia to Africa, Asia and the Pacific, rooftop solar backed by batteries will deliver cheaper power, greater energy security and access to clean electricity. It's a win for households, industry and governments alike. Together, 300 million solar homes could empower one billion solar citizens worldwide by 2030, putting power back into the hands of people. 

“Australia is showing what's possible. Rooftop solar and batteries are helping drive down wholesale electricity prices and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. This is one of the most practical pathways to accelerate decarbonisation. We have the technology, we know it works, and it improves people's lives. Now we need the political will to bring its benefits to everyone.”

Today's endorsements build on the momentum the signatories are already seeing with distributed solar. In Nigeria, decentralized solar has extended electricity access to 5.3 million people while consumer demand for rooftop solar and storage in Bangladesh continues to grow as prices fall. By addressing the practical hurdles to scaling these technologies, today’s signatories are ensuring that their domestic momentum is matched by the global solutions required to meet demand.