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\"NSW<\/p>\n

Electricity distributors in New South Wales could soon have the ability to remotely limit or switch off exports from rooftop solar power systems. The prospect has set NSW’s solar industry on edge – and for good reason.<\/p>\n

The Emergency Backstop Mechanism will allow Distributed Network Service Providers (DNSPs) to temporarily curtail or shut down solar exports remotely during emergencies. It’s intended to be a last resort option when demand for grid electricity is low and solar energy exports are comparatively high, threatening mains grid stability.<\/p>\n

The Mechanism will apply to new or upgraded rooftop solar systems from the date of implementation, expected to be sometime between September and the end of November this year. Existing solar households and businesses will not be affected.<\/p>\n

According to the NSW Government, the Emergency Backstop will also incorporate flexible export technologies; enabling higher export limits for compatible systems during periods when a network can cope. South Australia’s experience with flexible exports indicates this could happen much of the time.<\/p>\n

A public consultation<\/a> period on the NSW Emergency Backstop plan finished up on Friday 7 March 2025 and feedback is being reviewed. The consultation paper can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Victoria’s Nightmare Looms Large In NSW<\/h2>\n

Given the ongoing problems with Victoria’s emergency backstop<\/a> implementation that commenced in October last year, the NSW solar industry is very concerned about what’s to come according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

“If it goes well, it will help stabilise the grid and allow larger systems to be installed,” said the SEIA<\/a>. “If it goes badly it could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and grind the industry to a halt. Again.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“Goes well” could probably be applied to the (general) experience in South Australia; whereas Victoria would likely qualify as the poster-child for “goes badly”. But SA has only one DNSP (SAPN), whereas Victoria has five<\/a> – AusNet, Citipower, Jemena, Powercor and United Energy. New South Wales has three<\/a> DNSPs – Essential Energy covering regional NSW, Ausgrid with a service area of Northern Sydney, Central Coast and the Hunter; and Endeavour Energy \u2013 south west of Sydney.<\/p>\n

At its 2025 SEIA Annual Solar Installers\u2019 Meeting held in Sydney last week, a related Q&A session with representatives from the New South Wales Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), Essential Energy, Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy attracted 140 attendees. It was meant to be a 20-minute session, but blew out to almost an hour.<\/p>\n

Many questions were asked, some of which were answered by the panel on the day. Other issues and suggestions were taken on notice, with the panel inviting the SEIA and its members to provide immediate feedback and continue collaboration.<\/p>\n

The SEIA didn’t reveal the nitty-gritty of what was discussed aside from publishing some of the many questions that were asked; without accompanying answers where they were given. However, the organisation said the DNSPs mentioned the principles guiding them on developing the Mechanism include ease and flexibility of the portal to be used, integration of connection portals and the ability to register and test devices.<\/p>\n

The message from installers was very clear.<\/p>\n

“Please don\u2019t ^&*^*&^%$$2<\/a><\/sup> this up the way they did,” the Q&A session’s MC, Nigel Morris, is reported to have said in relation to the experience across the border.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mr. Morris stated the situation in Victoria had cost that state’s businesses and solar owners more than $50 million in lost revenue as a consequence of “botching their scheme”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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As we reported in September, it's intended new and replacement rooftop solar and battery storage systems installed in Queensland with a capacity of 10kW or more will be required to be fitted\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "General Solar & Storage News"","block_context":{"text":"General Solar & Storage News","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/category\/solar-battery-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Queensland emergency backstop mechanism","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/emergency-solar-backstop.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/emergency-solar-backstop.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/emergency-solar-backstop.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/emergency-solar-backstop.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/emergency-solar-backstop.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":76138,"url":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/vic-remote-solar-shutdown\/","url_meta":{"origin":90531,"position":3},"title":"VIC Remote Solar Shutdown Rules: Everything You Need To Know","author":"Finn Peacock","date":"June 23, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Victoria has launched a consultation (open until August 2, 2023) about their upcoming remote solar shutdown rules. The state is calling for input into the design of an Emergency Backstop Mechanism (EBM), which allows your Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP) to temporarily shut down or zero-export your system - to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Solar Inverters"","block_context":{"text":"Solar Inverters","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/category\/solar-inverters\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"a hand pressing an emergency stop button","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/emergency-stop-button.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/emergency-stop-button.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/emergency-stop-button.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/emergency-stop-button.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/emergency-stop-button.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":89711,"url":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/vic-vebm-solar-problems-mb3119\/","url_meta":{"origin":90531,"position":4},"title":"Problems With Victoria’s Emergency Backstop For Solar Drag On","author":"Michael Bloch","date":"February 18, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Rollout of Victoria's emergency backstop mechanism (VEBM) for solar power systems has been anything but smooth, and four-and-a-half months on there are still significant issues needing resolution. In October last year the VEBM requirement for new\/upgraded\/replacement residential rooftop solar came into effect. A tool of last resort to be used\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "General Solar & Storage News"","block_context":{"text":"General Solar & Storage News","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/category\/solar-battery-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Victoria's emergency backstop mechanism","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/vic-backstop-bungle.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/vic-backstop-bungle.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/vic-backstop-bungle.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/vic-backstop-bungle.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/vic-backstop-bungle.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":84352,"url":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/vic-solar-emergency-backstop-mb2936\/","url_meta":{"origin":90531,"position":5},"title":"Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism For Solar Looms","author":"Michael Bloch","date":"June 6, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"A requirement in Victoria that new home solar power systems are able to be throttled or switched off remotely is meant to kick in soon; but there may be some re-jiggering. 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