Author: Ric Brazzale
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NEG discriminates against rooftop solar, makes emissions task more expensive
One of the perverse design features of the NEG is that it supports gas-fired generation and old hydro, but excludes rooftop solar.
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NEG worse than thought – penalising rooftop solar and large scale projects
ESB modelling is false and misleading, claiming credit for projects already in pipeline. The latest NEG outline also penalises rooftop solar and large scale solar, does crazy things with...
New target equates to an effective level of rooftop solar PV installations of 1140MW in 2018 plus approximately 67,000 solar hot water systems.
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Australia added 1.3GW of solar in 2017, and could treble it in 2018
While 2017 was a record year for solar PV in Australia, it will be completely put in the shade by what we’re likely to install in 2018.
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Regulator reduces small-scale renewables target while solar sales take off
The 2017 Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme target has been revealed. So what does this mean for solar installs?
A detailed review of Australia's National Electricity Market in 2016 - with focus on solar, large scale renewables, energy efficiency, fossil fuel generation, emissions, and prices.
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Australia rooftop solar market recovers late in 2016, but falls short of target
The Australian rooftop solar market made a strong recovery late in 2016 to slightly beat the 2015 figure, and the early indications look for for the new year.
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Energy efficiency pays off for fast-growing Victoria economy
Victoria has the fastest growing population of all the states and is experiencing strong economic growth, yet its electricity consumption continues to fall.
The Clean Energy Regulator targets for small scale rooftop solar equates to around 760MW for 2016, an increase on the amount installed last year.
NEM power consumption increases 1.1 per cent as solar and energy efficiency account for 1 per cent reduction in consumption.