Unlocking Australia’s Clean Energy Future: Insights from the National Action Plan

Key findings include: ‍

• ‍Only 12% of required renewable generation and 14% of storage already operational or under construction. Transmission upgrades currently insufficient for industrial electrification.
• Major industrial players like Rio Tinto and Orica have bold targets and renewable Power Purchase Agreements—but lack the coordinated delivery of reliable clean power and transmission they need to decarbonise fully.
• The federal government is making record investments in clean energy but ongoing fossil fuel support and shifting state targets send mixed signals.
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By downloading Powering Up Gladstone, you will also receive the Gladstone Regional Readiness Report, a detailed analysis of our findings.

Key findings include: ‍

• ‍74% of major renewable projects by capacity are stuck in planning — with average wait times of five to eight years
• Transmission delays — especially the Hunter Transmission Project—are slowing progress
• Local manufacturers are ready, but lack the infrastructure and access to reliable and affordable clean energy to decarbonise at speed
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By downloading Powering Up the Hunter, you will also receive the Hunter Regional Readiness Report, a detailed analysis of our findings.