The Guardian: Why are some Australian households about to be charged for generating too much solar power?

May 19, 2024

Since 2021, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has been assessing the states or territories where electricity prices should take into account the cost of having lots of solar panel owners exporting power to the grid.

The move was originally prompted by groups such as the Australian Council of Social Service and St Vincent de Paul. They argued it was unfair that households unable to afford solar panels (or batteries) had to pick up additional costs caused by modifying the grid to absorb “two-way” electricity flows. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre also supports the move.

The Guardian: Why are some Australian households about to be charged for generating too much solar power?

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