LGC Archives - Renew Economy

Markets

Why the carbon value of LGCs could underwrite new wind and solar
And why long-term investment will remain uncertain until a more robust and integrated climate and energy policy framework is developed.
Reputex

Oct 14, 2020

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Markets

Another wild ride for LGC and STC markets as Covid takes the wheel
Despite Covid, the LGC market has seen the same issues play out as those that occurred in 2019, while rooftop solar boom has removed fears of a shortfall in STCs.
Marco Stella

Oct 2, 2020

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Markets

2020 looms as last potential choke point for LGC supply – unless policy settings change
Projected LGC surplus soars from 2021 onward, and only a change of policy or an eye-watering increase in voluntary demand will prevent that outcome from playing out.
Marco Stella

Mar 4, 2020

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Renewables

Renewable energy target now overshot by nearly 1GW, says regulator
Australia has already overshot 2020 RET by nearly 1GW since accumulating enough completed and committed projects to meet the goal in late August.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 31, 2019

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Solar

Australia’s biggest solar farm at Coleambally sets new production records
Updated: Neoen’s 150MW Coleambally solar farm in NSW is setting new records – not just in size and output, but also speed of installation and connection.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 23, 2018

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Markets

Which retailers will (and won’t) meet their 2017 LGC liability?
With a Wednesday deadline, things are getting tight for power companies to purchase and surrender enough LGCs to meet their liability. Has ERM got its act together?
Warwick Johnston

Feb 12, 2018

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Commentary

LGC prices fall sharply as solar and wind projects grow
LGC prices ended April at $78.25, a 12 month low and a drop of 8% on March’s close.
Marco Stella

May 3, 2017

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Markets

Penalties and policies: What shook environmental markets in February
Impact of decision of some liable parties to pay penalty rather than meet RET obligation felt in February – although the extent of this was lost in subsequent political volatility. Meanwhile, project commitments continue to flow.
Marco Stella

Mar 1, 2017

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Renewables

CER issues warning on RET after ERM chooses penalties over projects
Clean Energy Regulator warns electricity retailers intentional failure to meet 2016 RET obligations will result in investigation, audit, embarrassment.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 6, 2017

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Markets

July renewables market update: prices plateau short of penalty cap
Price rise in LGC market halted in July – less a result of the renewed anti-renewables campaign and more reflection of fact that spot market sitting within $7 of the scheme’s cap.
Marco Stella

Aug 3, 2016

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Renewables

Renewable energy certificate prices hit record highs as market prices in failure
Prices for renewable energy certificates hit record highs as project drought continues, despite efforts by the states to kick-start the market.
Marco Stella

Jul 8, 2016

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REC Markets: Talk of further regulatory change stalks renewable markets
The silence on the project commitment front was loud enough to induce a familiar tinnitus: speculation of further regulatory change.
Marco Stella

May 3, 2016

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