The AEMC continues to ignore the evidence that fixing the solar export problem (whatever it may be) involves trivial amounts of expenditure.
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Transmission should be generators’ business, if only market bodies allowed it
Rules and regulations that are relics of last century’s energy grid are getting in the way of infrastructure that could deliver new renewable generation into the system.
Major transmission projects in doubt after AEMC refuses rule change
Major transmission upgrades, including new link to South Australia and renewable energy zones in NSW, now in doubt after AEMC refuses rule change request.
Where is proof that rooftop solar is being subsidised by non-solar households?
One of the key arguments used to justify the introduction of a solar export charge is that rooftop solar households are being subsidised by others. But does this stack up?
Is rooftop solar really causing a network bottleneck?
Has the AEMC been gullible in accepting frivolous claims about bottlenecks associated with the connection of rooftop solar?
AEMC signs off on rules to prevent wind and solar plants deliberately cutting output
AEMC signs off on new rules to prevent wind and solar projects deliberately turning down their output to avoid low or negative electricity prices.
Big Energy wants to bring small wind and solar generators to heel
AEMC seeks more time to consider ‘complexities’ of a call from large energy incumbents to force smaller generators to play by the same energy market rules.
AEMO prepares for negative NEM demand with request for new rules
With periods of negative electricity demand expected as early as next year, AEMO seeks urgent rule changes to prevent settlement systems falling over.
AEMC fast-tracks new rules for identifying electricity system risks
AEMC to fast-track assessment of new rules requiring energy regulators to undertake annual reviews of energy system security risks.
Three years after Tesla big battery, Australia still trying to figure out rules for battery storage
The AEMC seeks feedback on new energy market participant categories, as regulators work to catch up with the surging role of energy storage.
