We have our solar array generating and feeding into the grid already so our 60 cents a kilowatt hour is locked in until 2016.... although I think there is a 300 megawatt cap. However, if you were considering installing solar power but haven't signed an agreement yet you will be stuck with 20 cents per kilowatt hour - which for most will make the installation of solar panels an unappealing and non-viable choice.
A range of news articles have been published on the topic - here are some if you would like to read more.
Slashed feed-in tariff makes solar hot water even more attractive - Government - News - Southern Courier
New South Wales is slashing the gross feed-in tariff for its solar bonus scheme because it is costing too much - Sydney Morning Herald.
Power blame game heats up (TheAustralian Article)
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