[Solar PV: AEMC Proposes Network Planning Reform to Reduce Curtailment and Boost Solar Transparency]

Published: Apr 28, 2026 09:17

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The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a draft rule to modernize distribution network planning. The proposal replaces existing annual reports with five-year 'distribution network plans' covering a 20-year horizon, aimed at improving data accessibility for distributed energy resources like rooftop solar, batteries, and EVs. The reform seeks to lower curtailment by enabling targeted network upgrades. Data from the Clean Energy Council confirms Australia's rooftop solar capacity reached 28.3 GW by the end of 2025, with 4.3 million installations contributing 14.2% of total electricity generation in the second half of 2025. Stakeholder submissions for the proposal are due by June 4.

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