A new report has emphasised just how much rooftop and large-scale solar are delaying and shaving peak demand on the Australian grid, and how much coal-fired power generation continues to let the side down – just when it’s needed the most.

University researches and academics do not typically move this quickly: the cadence of their work is usually dictated by the need for detailed analysis, papers and conference presentations.

As part of its Roadmap to Renewables Plan and transition to 50% renewable energy by 2030, the NT government is set to roll out rooftop solar on up to 25 schools across the state over the next three years.

Oxfam has warned Australia is at risk of falling even further behind in the climate change battle, isolating it from its neighbours in the region.