The recent dramatic rise in domestic rooftop solar generation is a boon for consumers, but it's causing increasing headaches for power distribution utilities.
Already there are 1.7 million Australian customers with power generation panels in place, and this number is expected to rise as more people seek ways to reduce their bills and live a more sustainable lifestyle. Interestingly, at 1pm on September 17 in South Australia, 48% of all power in the state was being supplied by the rooftop solar systems that now adorn 26% of all houses.