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...

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...

GenCost is a leading annual economic report that estimates the cost of building new electricity generation, storage and hydrogen production in Australia to 2050. This report recognises that Australia’s future electricity system needs a mix of technologies to remain reliable, secure and flexible – with cost being just one part of the equation.

This report focuses on the steps taken by the Australian Government to consult on the first stage of the development of an offshore wind industry and the key issues raised by stakeholders throughout the government’s consultation process. It provides five recommendations.

A suite of 10 proposed policy initiatives designed to accelerate Australia's transition to a clean energy economy while addressing skills shortages, improving community infrastructure, and enhancing resilience to climate change. For each proposed policy initiative, the authors provide direction for how the next Federal Government could deliver it.