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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from data centres around the world while also unlocking significant opportunities to cut costs, enhance competitiveness and reduce emissions. This report offers a comprehensive global analysis on the growing connections between energy and AI.

The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in years. It is expected to grow at close to 4% annually through 2027 as usage climbs in a range of sectors, particularly in emerging economies. The report finds growth in low-emissions sources will be sufficient to meet increased demand, with overall carbon...

This latest review of the National Electricity Market (NEM) performance evaluates current market dynamics, competitive conditions and structural changes and offers insights into the evolving NEM landscape. The report provides recommendations to inform new market design and support policymakers to deliver an effective energy transition, assessing areas of the market that may benefit from policy...

The draft report for consultation of an annual assessment of the costs of electricity generation, energy storage and hydrogen production technologies. It finds for the seventh year in a row, renewables have the lowest cost range of any new electricity generation, despite varied inflationary impacts across technologies.