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18GW of solar by 2022? That depends on who’s connected
A new report suggests that Australia could have 18GW of solar PV installed by 2022 – around one third of Australia’s electricity capacity. The principal barrier, however, will not be about cost or a lack of demand – it will be the ability to get connected.1 -
Rooftop solar PV to be energy game-changer in Australia
Australia’s energy market operator makes landmark report, suggesting rooftop solar PV could account for around 10 per cent of Australia’s energy needs by 2030. The implications for the energy industry, for the consumer, and the politics of the clean energy future could be profound. -
Why green is such a dirty word
As corporates begin to embrace the renewable energy opportunity on their own terms – as an issue of cost and security and a chance to develop lucrative new business models – the suggestion is emerging that it’s time to admit defeat on Green as a powerful marketing tool. Or does it still have a key role to play? -
Solar insights – Australia big in small solar
Australia beats Germany in small solar PV sytems; Germany sets solar production record; differences over solar multiplier; utilities getting solar windfall; module prices to fall sharply again this year; Australia a key market for major players; Big Solar campaign arrives in Canberra; and arise, the self consumer! -
AGL’s Fraser: We haven’t changed our stripes
The head of AGL Energy defends purchase of Loy Yang A, dismissing talk he is stuck between a brown rock and a green place. He says he remains a strong advocate of renewables and a carbon price, and comments on his rivals’ attacks on the RET, solar, and the lure of brown coal.
