Large scale renewable market hit with more volatility, while an enormous surplus of small scale certificates carried forward from 2020 will see the 2021 STC target grow.
Wind and solar delays create roller-coaster market for renewables certificates
At the start of 2020 forecasts were predicting the year would end with an LGC surplus in the millions, but current trends mean we could easily wind up with a deficit.
Rollercoaster ride for energy efficiency markets as Covid wreaks havoc
Energy efficiency markets volatile as proposed scheme changes and Covid-19 wreak havoc.
Another wild ride for LGC and STC markets as Covid takes the wheel
Despite Covid, the LGC market has seen the same issues play out as those that occurred in 2019, while rooftop solar boom has removed fears of a shortfall in STCs.
2020 looms as last potential choke point for LGC supply – unless policy settings change
Projected LGC surplus soars from 2021 onward, and only a change of policy or an eye-watering increase in voluntary demand will prevent that outcome from playing out.
Victoria energy efficiency market rides wave of optimism, NSW hopes to follow
After an eye-watering rally, VEEC market settles in mid $30s awaiting government’s response. Meanwhile, a waiting game of sorts is also playing out north of the border.
Energy Efficiency market report – Prices strong despite shock expansion
The second half of 2019 has seen a healthy improvement in prices in Victoria and NSW energy efficiency markets, despite a shock expansion in one state.
Renewable Energy Market Report: Seismic shift in market fundamentals
Seismic shift in LGC market fundamentals caused big rise in prices across second half of year, while STC experienced some volatility within narrower trading range.
Energy Efficiency Market Report: VEEC rallies, NSW stays put
VEEC submissions grew sharply across May, perhaps due to backlogged supply, or to solar installs hitting a government wall. In NSW, ESC pricing remained stubbournly stable.
Renewable Energy Market Report: All eyes on LGC surplus
With the 2020 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target all but met, attention is focused on the LGC surplus in the pivotal 2019 compliance year.
