Mapping the market opportunities for ultra-low-cost solar

Ultra-low-cost solar has major consequences for energy supply and speed of decarbonization. Additionally, solar is easier and faster to install than wind and transmission. As a result, there may be higher solar fractions in future energy systems than expected.This project will develop improved models to accurately quantify the costs and benefits of ultra-low-cost solar and rapid solar deployment for the electricity system, and determine the implications for the technology mix and the locations of energy generation, transmission and storage. It will also lay the foundation for work to comprehensively map opportunities for ultra-low-cost solar in new industries. This is important information for policymakers in Australia and globally.