Rooftop solar PV and the peak load problem in the NEM's Queensland region

Simshauser, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.eneco.2022.106002

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“…As a backup to the grid, DERs such as batteries can be used in the event of outages. Reducing system peak loads . The practical evidence from DERs‐rich regions such as Queensland (see Figure 3) is that rooftop solar PV produces power during summer peak periods, consequently reducing the need for peaking power plants (Capehart, 2016; Simshauser, 2022). …”

Section: Nem Reform and Ders: Current State Of Affairsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This combination of policies, even with market‐based rates for FiTs, has resulted in the world's highest take‐up of rooftop solar PV, as Table 6 indicates. Such an outcome is seen as desirable because it helps achieve carbon neutrality while diminishing load on the transmission and distribution networks, as well as reducing requirements for both base and peak load generating plants (Simshauser, 2022).…”

Section: Potential Der Issues Under Current Reforms: the Gapsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Winter demand in Queensland in 2020 and simulation with 50% renewables. [Colour figure can be viewed at http://wileyonlinelibrary.com] Source : Simshauser (2022). …”

Section: Potential Der Issues Under Current Reforms: the Gapsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…WA could place F I G U R E 8 Installed size (kW) and cost ($) of rooftop solar PV systems in Queensland. Source: Simshauser et al (2022).…”

Section: Metering and Ders Installation Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…While the majority of utility‐scale renewable energy is expected to be remotely connected via transmission networks in the future, market regulators and policymakers are facing the challenge of accommodating power produced by significant numbers of small‐scale DERs at end‐user premises. In Queensland, for example, about 44% of all households have rooftop solar PV installed, and this ∼5000 MW distributed generation fleet produces ∼6000 GWh per annum, almost 10% of the state's energy demand or 48% of total ‘residential segment’ load (Simshauser, 2022). In Western Australia (WA), around one in three homes and businesses have rooftop solar panels and this is expected to grow to around one in two by 2030 (Energy Policy WA, 2021).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Are Australian regulatory and policy frameworks ready for a distributed‐energy‐resources‐led energy transition?

Akimov,

Inchauspe,

Mouritz

et al. 2023

Aust J Public Adm

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Electricity markets are facing innovation disruptions at levels never seen before. One of the major drivers is the introduction of distributed energy resources (DERs) technologies, especially those that apply to rooftop solar power. This has called into question established regulatory practices and brought new challenges to system operations. In this context, this article seeks to provide a comprehensive investigation of potential policy options for Australia's energy markets from two perspectives. We first examine recent and proposed reforms in this area, and then proceed to review the challenges for Australian regulators that will have major implications for the future, affecting policymaking, regulation, and market design.Points for practitioners The Australian energy framework is complicated, reflecting its regulatory history, geographical complexity, and federal governance structure. As a force for creative distraction, the penetration of DERs has created challenges for the electricity system and requires careful regulatory treatment. Topical themes in the regulation of DERs include, amongst others, technical standards, metering access, reserve capacity, new business models, network stability, the role of regulated utilities, and support for low‐income households. The necessary regulatory transition is accepted as being evolutionary rather than revolutionary in nature so as to enable the existing major stakeholders to adapt to the new environment.

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Section: Nem Reform and Ders: Current State Of Affairsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Potential Der Issues Under Current Reforms: the Gapsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Winter demand in Queensland in 2020 and simulation with 50% renewables. [Colour figure can be viewed at http://wileyonlinelibrary.com] Source : Simshauser (2022). …”

Section: Potential Der Issues Under Current Reforms: the Gapsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…WA could place F I G U R E 8 Installed size (kW) and cost ($) of rooftop solar PV systems in Queensland. Source: Simshauser et al (2022).…”

Section: Metering and Ders Installation Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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