Renewable energy
Discussion paper
The role of innovation in getting to carbon zero: What place is there for next generation energy such as ‘green hydrogen’?
‘Green hydrogen’ is hydrogen which is generated from renewable electricity by electrolysis. ‘Brown hydrogen’ is that which is generated from fossil fuel. In this paper, the author discusses the role that 'green hydrogen' can play in helping New Zealand decrease carbon emissions.
Technical report
Net zero emissions electricity: a total systems cost approach for Queensland
This study examines the role that this suite of power generation technologies, renewables, gas and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), could play in achieving Queensland’s target of zero emissions by 2050.
Report
Ageing and unprepared: energy in New South Wales
New South Wales creates more greenhouse gas pollution than any other state or territory in Australia, says this report. The state should invest in replacing its coal power stations with renewable energy, which would ensure continuity of electricity supply and create jobs.
Report
Project Marinus: initial feasibility report
With up to $10 million of funding from ARENA, TasNetworks is investigating how further Bass Strait interconnection might form a key part of Australia’s future electricity and telecommunications grid.
Report
2019 federal election policy recommendations
Australian energy policy is at a crossroads. The absence of any long-term energy strategy at the federal level is crippling the Australian energy sector and increasing power prices for consumers. Despite the lack of government leadership in this area, the clean energy sector has been getting on with building clean, low-cost power with a record-breaking...