Australia's Rooftop Solar Expansion Faces Headwinds from Organized Opposition and Gas Pushback

Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced a major expansion of the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme on Wednesday, extending eligibility to commercial and industrial solar systems up to 1 megawatt — ten times the previous 100-kilowatt cap. The change, set to take effect in October 2026, is expected to cut installation costs by roughly 20 per cent. A medium-sized enterprise installing a 250kW system could save about $68,000 upfront and generate 345 megawatt hours...