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Electricity provider authorised to switch off rooftop solar in SA in emergencies – ABC News
Energy providers are granted the right to remotely switch off rooftop solar panel in South Australia to prevent blackouts, with similar powers being sought interstate.
Authorities in South Australia will have the power to deliberately “trip” existing rooftop solar panels in rare circumstances to prevent another statewide blackout, with similar emergency powers being sought for use in Victoria and Queensland.
Key points:
- Rapid take-up of solar panels has shifted demand on the electricity grid
- South Australia, Victoria and Queensland face a heightened risk of blackout
- Authorities will have the power to turn off existing home solar syste…
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