The expansion also targets medium-density housing, including townhouses and apartments, which Bowen described as the “missing middle” of Australia’s solar rollout. “It means more regional and remote areas will have access to clean, reliable and affordable solar energy,” he said. The phrase “missing middle” seems to be becoming somewhat of a buzzword for the Australian energy landscape. Addressing the commercial and industrial gapAustralia’s household rooftop solar market is among the most developed in the world, with around one-third of homes now carrying modules. The announcement follows a period of active policy activity around Australia’s solar market.