While net-zero emissions by 2050 is the destination for Australia’s emissions, the critical questions are how will we get there and at what rate. This is currently unclear. The Australian Energy Transition Research Plan’s first report was released in June 2021 and emphasises that the...

This research briefing paper is the third of three reviewing existing research and exploring research opportunities for the energy transition in Australia.

The paper's key findings validate the need for further research insights to guide and underpin strong policy positions by all Australian governments. Such policies will continue to be critical in building confidence and the right environment to drive the energy transition.

This briefing paper is the first of three reviewing existing research and exploring research opportunities for the energy transition in Australia.

This paper investigates three pathways by which Australia could export zero-carbon energy and products: direct exports of renewable electricity via sub-sea cables, exports of zero-carbon fuels (such as green hydrogen), and the export of 'green' metals processed from Australian ores using renewable energy.