A total of 5200 properties in the region (58 per cent of homes owned or mortgaged) are yet to take advantage of solar power technology.

Kiama’s solar uptake is on par with the state average.

However, a spokeswoman for a Kiama-based solar company said there is still much more capacity in Kiama to reduce electricity costs, become more energy independent, and help mitigate climate change.

“We’re surprised that more households in the Kiama region are yet to embrace solar power,” The Energy Experts spokeswoman Carolyn Lee said.

“Aside from having such an ideal climate for solar here in Kiama, there's also a high proportion of residents who are home during the day while the sun is shining, including retirees and young families. These are the type of households that can get the most benefit from a solar system.”

Solar is now independently ranked as the most cost-effective way for households to reduce their bills, as well as the most popular.

More than two million households in Australia are now solar-powered.

Solar has proven to be safer, more reliable, cheaper to maintain and less obtrusive than wind turbines, which have had mixed success in the Kiama region.

To help simplify solar and battery storage and show homeowners and business owners how easy it is to future-proof the cost of electricity, The Energy Experts are hosting two free solar and battery storage information sessions at The Pavilion, Kiama, on Wednesday, March 13.

Attendees can expect to get independent advice on brands that are suitable for the Kiama climate, learn about the current and proposed government rebates, learn how to reduce their electricity bills significantly and reduce their carbon footprint.

Experts will be on hand to answer questions and guide homeowners on the best solutions for their specific needs.

Sessions times: 10.30am-12.00pm and 7pm-8.30pm.