50% and No Subsidies, the Role of Distribution Networks

Synopsis

Small-scale batteries and those on the distribution networks, have been tipped to eventually support up to 50% of Australia’s renewable storage. Why is it then, that there is no market reforms or regulations surrounding distribution batteries? This panel looks in closer detail at the role of distribution networks and batteries.

• Is there a danger of DSO’s monopolising?
• How are companies harnessing distribution networks?
• What reforms, regulations, and subsidies should there be?