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.
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.
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.
Regulator sets rooftop solar target of 760MW for 2016
The Clean Energy Regulator targets for small scale rooftop solar equates to around 760MW for 2016, an increase on the amount installed last year.
Solar makes its mark, but demand and emissions increase in 2015
NEM power consumption increases 1.1 per cent as solar and energy efficiency account for 1 per cent reduction in consumption.
50 per cent renewables market share by 2030 – what does it mean?
Achieving Labor’s 50 per cent renewables market share by 2030 is clearly possible given Australia’s resource base and installation capability. Here’s how.
The wind farms that generated most renewable certificates in 2014
Despite a boost from wind energy, which increased its share of large-scale renewables certificates to 64%, overall LGC creation fell 3% overall in 2014.
Australia’s small solar market finally clears its Clearing House
After more than four years we have finally witnessed the emptying of the Clearing House.
Australian regulator predicts another 800MW of rooftop solar in 2015
Clean Energy Regulator is predicting another 808MW of rooftop solar will be installed in Australia in 2015, just a little below 2014.
Renewable certificate prices jump on hope of policy resolution
Spot price for large scale renewable certificates rises about rooftop solar certificates as market bets on resolution of RET policy impasse.
