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Discussion paper
Capital for kilowatts: the (non)-inflationary impacts of the green transition
The paper unpicks concerns around whether large-scale investment in Australia's renewable energy systems, required to meet national emissions targets, are likely to have an impact on inflation. It finds that this investment is not only unlikely to be inflationary, it is likely to produce more economic stability than replacing existing coal and gas generation, and...
Report
Tripling renewables by 2030: interpreting the global goal at the regional level
At COP28, governments agreed to triple global renewable capacity by 2030. This report breaks down what a 1.5ºC-aligned renewables rollout would look like at the regional level, and calculates the associated investment needs.
Report
Electricity 2024: analysis and forecast to 2026
This report offers a comprehensive analysis of recent policies and market developments, and provides forecasts through 2026 for electricity demand, supply and CO2 emissions.
Report
The lowest cost net-zero grid: a critical analysis of the potential role of nuclear energy in Australia
Australia faces a huge challenge in meeting its target of generating 83% of National Electricity Market (NEM) electricity from renewables by 2031. The authors of this report argue that achieving a net-zero grid, at the lowest cost to consumers, demands technology agnosticism from decision-makers. The more technologies are limited (including nuclear), the more expensive the...
Report
Powering the net zero transition: electricity security explained
This report finds that transitioning Australia's electricity system to accommodate more renewable energy sources will require greater investment in existing technologies, as well as innovation in new technology solutions to reduce consumer costs further.