Searching for public benefits in solar subsidies: A case study on the Australian government’s residential photovoltaic rebate program

Searching for public benefits in solar subsidies: A case study on the Australian government’s residential photovoltaic rebate program

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Article ID: iaor20115363
Volume: 39
Issue: 6
Start Page Number: 3199
End Page Number: 3209
Publication Date: Jun 2011
Journal: Energy Policy
Authors: ,
Keywords: economics
Abstract:

  • We evaluated a solar photovoltaic (PV) rebate program.
  • The program was ineffective, reducing emissions by 0.09 MtCO2‐e/yr.
  • The average abatement cost was ~AU$250/tCO2‐e.
  • The program had a relatively minor impact as an industry assistance measure.
  • The distribution of rebates was skewed toward higher SES areas.
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