Renewable energy
Strategy
Energy roadmap
The Queensland energy roadmap provides clarity for the future of coal and gas, and support for private sector investment in renewables and firming projects. It offers insights to the state of the energy market, outlines Queensland’s energy system outlook to 2030 and beyond, and defines policy settings to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.
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Renewables 2025: analysis and forecasts to 2030
This report on the global renewable sector presents the latest forecasts and analysis, based on recent policy and market developments, while also exploring key challenges and opportunities. This edition provides forecasts for the deployment of renewable energy technologies in electricity, transport and heat through 2030. It also examines notable developments in key areas of the...
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The renewable energy honeymoon: starting is easy, the rest is hard
This paper argues that once wind and solar push beyond roughly one-fifth of total energy supply, costs and grid difficulties begin to rise sharply – spelling the end of the renewables honeymoon in Australia. The paper explores the nature of the challenges posed in three different ways, examining the relationship between electricity prices and weather-dependent...
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Watt benefits? Ensuring social equity in Australian electricity markets
Reaching net zero means nothing short of a complete overhaul of Australia's energy system. This report outlines ways governments, developers and the energy sector can ensure the energy transition is fair, supports the people and communities affected, and builds social licence for long-term success. It sets out three principles for an inclusive net zero economy.
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Towards net zero: building a legacy
As renewable sources now supply nearly 40% of Australia’s electricity, some regions are already deeply engaged in this transformation, while others are just beginning. This report analyses the factors that contribute to social licence for large-scale renewable energy projects including supportive regulatory frameworks, genuine community engagement and tangible local benefits.