This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian clean energy sector and the latest key figures and statistics on the National Energy Market.

Investment confidence in Australia’s renewable energy sector has significantly improved following the legislation of the revised Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) in mid- 2015, a new Prime Minister that is more supportive of renewable energy and a strong outcome at the Paris climate change conference.

In mid-2015, the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) was reduced from 41,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to 33,000 GWh by 2020. The positive for the industry was that the amended legislation ended almost two years of uncertainty and frozen investment. The amendment also removed the provision for a review of the scheme every two years, locking in...

The Clean Energy Council’s Power Shift blueprint outlines the following key priority areas: Ensure long-term and transparent carbon reduction targets for the energy sector Set strong and long-term renewable energy targets Innovation that delivers the next generation of clean energy solutions Smart regulation and energy market reform for a 21st century energy system Cement public...

The Clean Energy Council believes energy market reform should prioritise the following initiatives: • Accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy sector by overcoming conflict between institutions and ensuring that the National Energy Objectives recognise the importance of climate change policy and renewable energy commitments. • A strategic approach to South Australia’s transitioning electricity sector...