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Renewables through the roof, as small-scale solar heads to stunning new highs
Latest data shows Australia on track to add 6.3GW of new renewable energy capacity in 2020, thanks largely to a rooftop solar market that has defied the odds of the Covid-19 pandemic and is headed to a record total of just under 3GW for the year.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 3, 2020

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CEC warns against solar industry review becoming Abbott-style witch hunt
CEC warns against repeat of a Tony Abbott-style renewable energy witch hunt as federal Coalition announces a review of Australia’s rooftop solar industry.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 25, 2020

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Regulator to crack down on dodgy claims for solar and carbon offset projects
The Clean Energy Regulator will look to prevent fraudulent claims of solar installs and carbon offset projects, under new enforcement priorities.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 9, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Rooftop solar to top 2GW again in 2020, but big solar and big wind slowing down
Rooftop solar installations remained strong in Q1 2020, but the effects of Covid-19 expected to hit both small and large renewables projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 3, 2020

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Government buys more carbon abatement in latest auction, but Paris targets still in doubt
CER welcomes rise in interest in carbon abatement projects, but latest auction results still fall well short of what’s needed to hit 2030 emissions target.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 3, 2020

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Industrial emissions grow as polluters side-step safeguard caps
Industrial emissions continue to rise as the Morrison government’s weak Safeguard Mechanism does little to stem growth.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 1, 2020

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Solar

Three rooftop solar companies suspended by regulator
Clean Energy Regulator takes action against another three solar installation companies for non-compliance or fraud within the national small-scale renewable energy scheme.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 28, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Regulator expects “second wave” of wind and solar projects if grid issues sorted
Clean Energy Regulator sees positive outlook for renewables sector in post-RET era as it attempts to revive stalled Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 26, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Regulator to trial options contracts in an effort to revive faltering Emissions Reduction Fund
Clean Energy Regulator will pilot ‘options’ contracts under Emissions Reduction Fund, with aim of reviving collapsed carbon abatement market
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 6, 2020

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Regulator may offer flexible “options” contracts for emissions reductions fund
Regulator seeks feedback on proposed “options” contracts under the ERF, to reduce the risks to projects that fail to deliver emissions reductions.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 20, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Has the Emissions Reduction Fund’s well of cheap abatement dried up?
The supply of cheap carbon abatement might be used up, raising doubt over the ability of rebadged Climate Solutions Fund to deliver on its goals.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 17, 2019

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A tale of two markets: Rooftop PV smashes records as large-scale wind, solar slow down
Regulator’s report shows early signs of a dramatic fall in new large-scale renewables investment, to lowest level since mid-2016.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 13, 2019

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