Each installation, be it on the household or utility scale has its own set of characteristics, based on a range of factors. He asks whether Australia would like to be a developer, manufacturer and seller of solar energy systems or just a customer. <PaulMeredith UofQ> says design of the Australian electricity grid poses some unique challenges, including the regulatory framework and status of markets, which need a rethink to cut across state boundaries if Australia is to make a big leap forward in utility scale solar energy.

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