Renewable Energy Target
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LRET
Report
From bad idea to bad laws: the five pillars of net zero
This report outlines how economic harm from net zero can be attributed to specific policies and laws of current and previous Australian governments. It analyses the key pillars holding up the policy of net zero at the federal level. The report suggests that pursuit of emission reduction targets is causing economic harm and must be...
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Coal performance in the national electricity market
This report analyses the performance of the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria between 2012 to 2024 as part of a series that examines the reliability and performance of coal-fired power stations across the National Electricity Market (NEM). It provides five recommendations, including a commitment to the on-time closure of Yallourn in 2028.
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Renewables 2024: analysis and forecasts to 2030
A comprehensive, country-level analysis tracking progress towards global energy targets, this report forecasts the deployment of renewable energy technologies while exploring challenges and identifying barriers preventing faster growth. The report finds that global renewable capacity is expected to grow by 2.7 times by 2030 but still falls short of the targets set at COP 28.
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From taking stock to taking action: how to implement the COP28 energy goals
This report analyses the outcomes of the COP28 climate conference held in December 2023, where 200 countries agreed on ambitious global energy transition goals. It examines the potential impact of these goals on the global energy system and emissions if fully implemented.
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Race to the top: Australia’s clean energy momentum
In fewer than six years, Australia has doubled the share of renewable electricity in our main grid. This report argues that now is the time to accelerate efforts towards even greater renewable energy targets that align with the global trend of growing demand for clean energy and materials.