Australian Energy Producers'' federal election platform outlines key actions for the next Australian Government to unlock the economic, energy security and emissions reduction potential of Australia''s abundant gas resources. It
Australian government''s competitive CfD tenders for dispatchable renewables backed with storage are "unprecedented" step for energy policy.
A total of 16.5 GW of solar and wind generation and 6.3 GW of energy storage projects could benefit from an accelerated environmental approvals process as the Australian government works to deliver critical
Anthony Albanese, leader of the Australian Labor Party, has pledged to introduce an AU$2.3 billion battery subsidy scheme if re-elected.
The announcements in the Federal Budget were an excellent start, but the key policy enactment in this space came in November, when the Government announced an expansion of the
Chapter 1Introduction1.1Worldwide trade competitiveness, appetite for lower costs, innovation, new technology, decarbonisation targets and consumers'' expectations are driving the current
These programs build on existing efforts through New Energy Apprenticeships, Critical Minerals Trade Enhancement Initiative and more. The strategy is part of the Australian Government''s Future Made in
Australia saw a surge in investments and rapid growth in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Find out how it supports Australia''s net-zero goals.
The Australian Government is investing in safer, more affordable, and longer-lasting battery storage to help lower power bills and improve energy reliability. Allegro Energy
I know everyone in this room appreciates the importance of storage in achieving Australia''s renewable energy goals and delivering our transition to net zero. Your discussions
The government also plans to maintain the minimum 8-hour duration LDES definition. Image: New South Wales government. Penny Sharpe, the New South Wales energy minister, has announced plans to
The Australian government, in conjunction with states and territories, has announced a list of renewable energy generation, storage, and transmission projects of national significance that stand to gain
Six large-scale battery energy storage projects in South Australia and Victoria have been earmarked to receive funding from the Australian government''s Capacity
Delivered as a partnership between Australia''s Chief Scientist and ACOLA, the Energy Storage project studies the transformative role that energy storage may play in Australia''s energy systems; future economic
The Australian federal government has unveiled plans for a Future Made in Australia Act, proposing taxpayer-funded incentives to advance renewable energy industries, manufacturing, and
The Australian Government is accelerating funding for a range of clean energy initiatives, underlining its commitment to providing a supportive environment for net zero
Hydrogen: Large-scale storage would be required if Australia is to meet its hydrogen export ambitions. Hydrogen storage could also play a role in decarbonising heavy-duty vehicles, but it is still emerging.
Australia''s Clean Energy Council has signaled that Q1 2024 saw signs of recovery for the nation''s renewable energy generation sector.
The Capacity Investment Scheme was first announced by the government in 2022. Image: Akaysha Energy. Australia''s minister for climate change and energy, Chris
The Australian Government is pressing ahead with its ambitions to see domestic battery manufacturing capabilities ensure homes and businesses can access cheap and
Australia has the industrial base and the national interest to support a growing long duration energy storage market. What it needs now is a national target.
The Grid Scale Storage Fund is an ''enabling'' policy that offers grant funding for energy storage assets capable of addressing intermittency challenges, including pumped hydro, hydrogen and
The second-term energy and climate agenda of the Australian Labor Government is more defined than ever – and more exposed. Labor''s policy architecture is ambitious, but execution risk
As Australia approaches its 2025 federal election, energy policy has emerged as a critical policy divide between the major parties, shaping voter''s choice, and more importantly, setting the trajectory for the
Six large-scale battery energy storage projects in South Australia and Victoria have been earmarked to receive funding from the Australian government''s Capacity Investment Scheme.
Queensland energy minister Mick de Brenni (centre in yellow high-vis) at an event to mark an earlier stage of the programme, in February 2023. Image: Queensland government. The government of
According to BNEF''s 2025 Australia Energy Storage Update, Australia could be on the cusp of a "big battery boom" spearheaded by a volatile power market, supportive government policies and the
The role of energy storage in WA''s energy future Renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, are central to WA''s transition to a low-emissions energy system – but
The role of energy storage in WA''s energy future Renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, are central to WA''s transition to a low-emissions energy system – but integrating and managing these
Developed in consultation with government and over 50 industry organisations, the Renewable Energy Storage Roadmap aims to ignite meaningful discussion on energy storage, address uncertainties around
The CEFC helped fund the Waratah Super Battery (pictured) in 2023. Image: Akaysha Energy. "We need some form of policy or expansion of the Capacity Investment
The Clean Energy Council has identified thirteen energy market reforms required to drive the most efficient commercial roll-out of energy storage throughout Australia while ensuring a secure
warding the value of energy storage is critical to ensure the security of Australia’s energy system.While government funding is helping to accelerate early technology adoption and targeted commercial incentives for projects remains important, unlocking the full pot
Seasonal balancing during low-supply periods. By embedding long-duration energy storage into the heart of the grid, Australia can move from variable renewable supply to 24/7 renewable energy on which communities and industries can rely across days, weeks, and seasons. Long-duration energy storage brings clean power closer to the end user.
These are just a few of the amazing LDES projects funded by ARENA. They are all examples of the pivotal innovation required to ensure Australia can meet its energy storage needs on the road to net zero. Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) is proving to be an important technology for Australia's net zero ambitions.
Renewable storage technologies have the potential to revolutionise clean and reliable energy access in remote communities, support cost-effective decarbonisation in industry and transform Australia into a green hydrogen export superpower.
We will provide long-term benefit to the Australian community through improved energy supply, efficiency, quality, performance and productivity. These policies and programs will also support the Australian Government meet its legislated emissions reduction targets of 43% by 2030 and net zero by 2050.
The CEC said emerging LDES technologies coupled with the energy storage systems in place, would be the best suite to appropriately manage Australia’s needs. In March this year, the ARENA held an Insights Forum which covered energy storage and technologies that can bring system security to the grid.
