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"Australia is missing out on harnessing solar power from industrial and
commercial properties which could boost energy for the grid while driving down
bills.
However, installing solar panels on businesses is a job that’s either too big
[or] too small for companies to cash in on rebates, so many choose to go
without, according to a report from Nexa Advisory released on Tuesday.
It adds to growing pressure on government and other authorities to do more to
harness solar on big buildings, with many existing grants focused on delivering
cash back for households or small business.
The report found large facilities like warehouses could see their bills slashed
by as much as $92,000 a year and some $11 billion in network costs avoided by
2040 if industrial and commercial properties harness their rooftops.
Existing roof space is capable of hosting some 28 gigawatts of solar capacity,
the report found, however, only about one fifth of that is currently being
used.
Policy gaps, outdated tariff structures and complex grid connection processes
were found to be behind the slow take up.
“If Australia delivers on the potential capacity, it will cut the need for
major transmission upgrades and unlock a faster transition,” the report said.
“Businesses consume more energy than residential users but have enormous
potential to supply renewable energy at a very low cost to other system
users.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
