Rooftop solar has been lauded by energy market bodies, policymakers, the media and environmental groups as a great way to lower bills, help the environment and help the grid. While rooftop solar may have lowered bills for homeowners able to install it, this paper posits that it has done so by increasing bills for everyone...

The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in years. It is expected to grow at close to 4% annually through 2027 as usage climbs in a range of sectors, particularly in emerging economies. The report finds growth in low-emissions sources will be sufficient to meet increased demand, with overall carbon...

As coal generators continue to age and shut down, investment in replacement capacity – both renewable power and flexible storage – is critical. This paper finds that the ability of generators to reliably produce electricity has significantly dropped, coal outages have been a primary driver of power outage warnings and contributed to price spikes.

This report provides the December update on the ACCC’s inquiry into the prices, profits and margins in the supply of electricity in the National Electricity Market (NEM). The report examines the prices that customers are paying in the retail electricity market, the state of competition as well as the financial performance of electricity retailers.

This latest review of the National Electricity Market (NEM) performance evaluates current market dynamics, competitive conditions and structural changes and offers insights into the evolving NEM landscape. The report provides recommendations to inform new market design and support policymakers to deliver an effective energy transition, assessing areas of the market that may benefit from policy...