Ric Brazzale

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

Ric Brazzale26 July 201813 August 2018

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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...

Markets News & Commentary

New target equates to 1140MW of rooftop solar PV in 2018

Ric Brazzale5 April 20185 April 2018

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New target equates to an effective level of rooftop solar PV installations of 1140MW in 2018 plus approximately 67,000 solar hot water systems.

Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar

Australia added 1.3GW of solar in 2017, and could treble it in 2018

Ric Brazzale25 January 2018

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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.

Governments News & Commentary Solar

Regulator reduces small-scale renewables target while solar sales take off

Ric Brazzale5 April 2017

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The 2017 Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme target has been revealed. So what does this mean for solar installs?

Markets News & Commentary

Australia market review for 2016: Renewables up, emissions down

Ric Brazzale7 February 2017

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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

Ric Brazzale17 January 201717 January 2017

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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

Ric Brazzale23 June 201623 June 2016

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Victoria has the fastest growing population of all the states and is experiencing strong economic growth, yet its electricity consumption continues to fall.