As consultations continue on the Federal Government’s proposed Solar Sharer Scheme, this article explores how Australia’s changing energy mix is shifting the focus to local, low-voltage networks where rooftop solar and flexible demand connects.
The piece highlights why encouraging solar use during peak generation must be paired with better visibility of LV network conditions, to avoid blunt measures like curtailment and ensure incentives reflect what’s really happening on individual feeders.
From export tariffs to flexible exports, the article unpacks the complexity of managing excess rooftop solar while keeping costs fair and networks resilient.
