Markets & Policy
Australia’s solar industry is deeply influenced by federal and state-level energy policies, regulatory frameworks, and evolving market mechanisms. This category offers comprehensive analysis of renewable energy targets, policy reforms, electricity pricing, and incentive programs like the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET). We also explore political debates, regulatory shifts, and the financial and strategic moves of key market players shaping the future of solar in Australia—from utility-scale developers to community-driven solar initiatives.
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Electrifying 35% of global energy demand by 2035 within striking distance
A new International Energy Agency report prepared at the request of COP31 President Türkiye, and COP31 President of Negotiations Australia, highlights global action needed to maximise the benefits of electrification, which are multiplied by low-emissions sources and investment in grids, resilience, storage, and sources of flexibility.
Clean energy developers must earn social licence to operate: Coalition
During an announcement of its proposed 8-point energy policy in September 2026, the Coalition government has said clean energy developers will have to prove local community support for projects and earn social licence in order to operate.
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Nine policies to transform Australia
As Australia’s federal election looms, the Clean Energy Council has released a set of nine policy suggestions to realise not only Australia’s decarbonisation, but its potential as a clean energy superpower. The suggestions range from electrifying everything, allocating $1 billion to transition coal communities, and setting hydrogen blending targets for gas networks.
Saturday read: the actual, real demand for green hydrogen
Green hydrogen is being proposed for an ever-wider variety of uses. While some of these are still a way off, others make little sense. But there are sectors where demand for green hydrogen is a reality today, writes Christian Roselund.
Feb 04, 2022
Poll reveals clean industries key to future prosperity in coal heartlands
The majority of voters in Australia’s historical coal and gas heartlands of New South Wales and Queensland believe the states’ future economic prosperity lies in clean industries, including renewable energy manufacturing and exports, and mining for critical battery minerals.
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Shell completes Powershop takeover despite widespread outrage
Shell has completed its acquisition of green power company Powershop Australia. The takeover sparked heated outcry when it was first announced in November 2021, reportedly causing Powershop to bleed customers who felt angered and betrayed by the apparent ‘greenwashing’.
Feb 01, 2022
BloombergNEF says global solar will cross 200 GW mark for first time this year, expects lower panel prices
The analyst also forecasts strong growth for the storage business and a significant increase in PPAs for photovoltaic projects in Europe. It also said the newly installed PV capacity for 2021 reached 183 GW.
Feb 01, 2022
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