While the rooftop market segment might indicate smooth sailing, the debate over low cost suppliers and installers serving Australian homes and businesses continues to simmer just beneath the surface. And one name remains especially prominent in the discussion: Euro Solar. A recent policy recommendation by Australia's consumer watchdog to abolish the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) nearly a decade ahead of schedule has reignited debate over the federal government's subsidies for renewables. In June, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) called for the termination of the SRES by 2021, describing the case for a subsidy as "weak" in light of ongoing price declines. The recommendation has triggered an impassioned response, exposing divisions within the solar industry.
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