Study documents impacts of large-scale entry of rooftop solar panels on competition

Study documents impacts of large-scale entry of rooftop solar panels on competition

Fossil-fuel plants are increasingly being forced to stop and start production in response to changes in output from renewables. In a new study, researchers developed a dynamic competitive benchmark that accounts for startup costs and other unit-level operating constraints. They apply their framework to Western Australia, a setting where rooftop solar capacity more than doubled between 2014 to 2018 to world-leading rooftop solar penetration rates.

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The study found that the large-scale expansion of rooftop solar capacity can lead to increases in the collective profitability of fossil fuel plants. The post Study documents impacts of large-scale entry of rooftop solar panels on competition appeared first on PVBuzzMedia.

Study links solar surge to evening price hikes for fossil energy

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 A new study examining electricity markets in Western Australia reveals that the rapid spread of rooftop solar installations can unintentionally increase market power among fossil fuel producers during evening hours. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a dynamic model that incorporates the operational realities of fossil fuel plants, including fixed start-up costs and rampi

Research Examines Effects of Widespread Rooftop Solar Adoption on Market

Fossil fuel power plants are facing unprecedented operational challenges as they adapt to the rising output from renewable energy sources, particularly rooftop solar installations. A recent study from Carnegie Mellon University and Monash University delves into the dynamics of this transition, revealing how the proliferation of solar power can inadvertently benefit fossil fuel operators. This research sheds light on the economic implications of …