distributed solar Archives - Renew Economy

What’s going on with Australia’s “sun tax”?
What’s been happening since the final determination on rule change requests over access, pricing and incentive arrangements for rooftop solar. Short answer: lots.
Mark Byrne

Jan 17, 2022

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Solar farms push 2019 PV tally past 1.5GW
A total of 1.5GW of large- and small-scale solar has been installed across Australia so far in 2019, making it the biggest year for PV installs excluding 2018.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2019

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ACCC wants federal rooftop solar subsidy abolished by 2021
ACCC calls for federal solar subsidy to be scrapped by 2021, in report that documents how consumers have been screwed by networks, generators and retailers. Its response: Kill rooftop solar, and get government to underwrite new projects that could include gas and coal.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 11, 2018

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Innovation, disruption and the utility business model
The power sector’s rapid transformation has barely started, but implications for incumbents are beginning to be felt and speculated.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jul 26, 2017

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Rooftop solar’s new boom – when installing PV becomes a no-brainer
Falling technology costs and yet another hike in electricity prices are combining to make rooftop solar an economic no-brainer for most Australian households and businesses. Just ask Cory Bernardi.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 21, 2017

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Distributed solar: evil drag on network or misunderstood blessing?
The value of distributed solar depends on assumptions on benefits and costs. Just don’t forget the benefits.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Aug 27, 2015

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Rooftop solar panels now cheaper than coal in Philippines
Carlos Jericho Petilla is the Secretary of Energy for the Philippines, and recently explained that rooftop solar panels are now cheaper than coal there.
Jake Richardson

Sep 10, 2014

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Vermont power utility shows way to embrace distributed renewables
Green Mountain Power has been transforming itself after deciding it should give customers what they want: Clean energy, generated locally.
James Ayre

Jul 18, 2014

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Solar showdown looms as Barclays downgrades electric utility industry
Barclays credit strategy team has warned that the solar market is likely to “disrupt the status quo” for the electric utility industry sooner than later.
Tina Casey

May 27, 2014

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Solar power could help grid security considerably
Terrorists could black out US electric grids for a year or more. Another good reason to go solar to improve energy security.
Zachary Shahan

Mar 24, 2014

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Could Minnesota’s ‘value of solar’ make everyone a winner?
In Minnesota, a new method of contracting now in place could change the relationship between solar-producing customers and their electric utility.
John Farrell

Mar 18, 2014

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Five reasons solar’s big win over gas is just the beginning
If solar trumps gas for peaking power in Minnesota, what reason would there be to build new natural gas peaking capacity anywhere in the country?
John Farrell

Mar 4, 2014

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