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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Queensland solar farms change hands in $22 million deal
Renewable energy and carbon abatement company LGI has stuck a deal to acquire two Queensland solar farms with a combined 54 MW of installed capacity, claiming that the $22 million purchase price is “materially below” development cost for comparable assets.
The shape of PPAs is changing – from volume to value. Are you positioned to capture the premium in emerging NEM value pools?
Australia’s renewable energy market is entering a new phase where the value of electricity is increasingly determined not by energy alone, but by the ability to deliver energy when and where it is needed.
Australia backs goal of 150 million new rooftop solar systems globally by 2030
Australia has endorsed a global plan to double the number of homes in the world with rooftop solar, from 150 to 300 million by 2030 via the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration announced at the 2026 Pacific Pre-COP meeting in Fiji.
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Carmichael coal mine failure could bring down Adani Enterprises
While known in the global solar sector as an Indian PV leader, if Adani Enterprises’ proposed Carmichael coal mine fails so too could the company. Analyst Tim Buckley says that if the coal mega project cannot be financed and has to be written off or sold cheaply, the company’s debt would be three times larger than the value of its assets.
The clock ticks: ITC turns Section 201 over to President Trump
With the receipt of the final report by the ITC, the Trump Administration now has 60 days to take action on the Section 201 case. The probability of restrictive tariffs is high, a move that will likely have impacts on the global solar industry.
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Western Australia: Synergy reported to partner with Dutch fund to meet its RE obligations
Following hot on the heels of the WA energy minister’s approval to create a green power fund, the state-owned electricity provider is reportedly set to bring in a Dutch fund as an investment partner for its renewable energy projects.
Equis Energy snapped up by GIP in record $5bn renewables deal
The Singapore-based renewable energy developer has agreed to be sold to investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners. China Investment Corp, Canada’s PSP Investments and other co-investors are also involved in the deal, which is the largest yet seen for the renewable energy industry.
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RES reaches financial close on 68 MW PV plant in Queensland
RES Australia has announced financial close on the Emerald Solar Park, a 68 MW PV project to be located in the Central Highlands region of Queensland. The project is the first in Australia to be supported by a PPA with a corporate off-taker.
Oct 24, 2017
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