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Big win for coal generators as ESB pushes for Taylor’s favoured capacity markets
New rules championed by Angus Taylor could benefit coal and stifle the pace of the clean energy transition. “It’s terrible,” said one insider.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 28, 2021

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Solar

Solar tax debate needs government intervention, not a push-poll
Responsible governments should be demanding an explanation of why supposed customer and welfare advocacy has gone so badly off the rails.
Bruce Mountain

Jul 28, 2021

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AEMC

Solar tax survey slammed by energy experts for “misleading” consumers
Two leading energy experts slam a survey by an industry-funded consumer body on the “solar tax”, saying respondents were misled.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 27, 2021

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Rooftop PV

The “Solar Tax:” Are we having the wrong debate?
Rooftop solar exports are subsidising others, and we should stop treating this technology as if they were big fossil fuel generators.
Alan Pears

Jul 27, 2021

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Battery storage faces two year wait for new rules that optimise its use
Battery storage industry happy with new rules that recognise some of their multiple tools, but not pleased with another two-year wait.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

Jul 20, 2021

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Institutions

New rules to reward batteries for keeping the lights on, and make hybrids a reality
AEMC unveils simplified rules for distributed energy resources, and a new ‘fast frequency response’ market to reward batteries for keeping the lights on.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2021

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Markets

Winter energy price shock: Regulators and policy makers are to blame
The failure of policy makers and regulators is now being felt in the electricity market, and consumers are being sent the bill.
David Leitch

Jul 12, 2021

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Featured

Wind, solar and battery hybrids desperately need a change in market rules
“The technology allows for it, but the rules are getting in the way.” Why Australia’s hybrid wind, solar and battery facilities can’t work together.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 12, 2021

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AEMC

Wind and solar farms to be allowed to share connection points to grid
Rule changes will make it easier for big wind and solar projects to be built in stages, and for projects to share connection points to the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 8, 2021

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Solar

Rooftop solar is not the preserve of the wealthy, so why tax it?
VEPC report skewers one of the key arguments used in case for solar export tax: that rooftop PV is a play-thing for the well-to-do.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 28, 2021

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