It is hugely disappointing that the massive subsidies given to renewable generators are not reflected in the equally important technologies of storage.

A state can use a multiplier as protectionism to local renewable energy generators from out of state renewable generators.

In these states, the electric companies are required to supply a certain percent of their electricity from renewable generators by a specified year.

That is done by many - including smaller energy companies, renewable generators, environment groups etc.

However, the allowances flow through state governments rather than directly to renewable generators.

These standards are obligations on utility companies to source a proportion of their electricity from renewable generators.

This setup is entirley dependent upon a large national (largely fossil-fuelled powered) grid subsidising small renewable generators.

As well as providing bigger grants to developers, European governments also favour offering guaranteed higher fixed tariffs for renewable generators.

Until the rules change later this year, the scheme does not differentiate between different types of renewable generators.

This will totally distort competition in a market that is already stacked against independent renewable generators.