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We are committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia's energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner.
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We lead and support the growth of clean energy in Australia by providing a strong voice for our members, standing up for and promoting the industry, driving effective policy decisions, working to improve industry standards, and offering industry leading education and certification services.
Working with our members for a clean energy future
STEPS TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION
The four pillars of our work
If you're new to the policy and advocacy work of the Clean Energy Council, read about how our work is guided by four focus areas we believe to be the most important for accelerating Australia's transition to a clean energy economy.
Decarbonising the economy
Being a clean energy superpower means decarbonising our energy infrastructure, removing all instances of fossil fuels and embracing clean, renewable forms of energy.
Doing renewables right
Australia is one of the windiest and sunniest countries on Earth and is already charging ahead with a renewables-powered future.
Getting the grid ready
Private investment in clean energy needs to grow to accelerate the transition. Here's what we're doing to streamline connecting to, and interacting with, the grid, and help improve certainty and returns.
Investing in people and industry
Here's how we're contributing to one of the largest recruitment drives the country has ever seen, while advocating for improved workforce conditions, skills and training, and diversity across the sector.
TECHNOLOGIES AND SECTORS
Industry sectors
Renewables is a complex and ever-changing industry. Read up on our latest work in each technology area or sector and add your voice to the conversation by joining our various working groups and directorates as a member.
Electric homes and businesses
Australia is a world leader in rooftop solar, but it's just the beginning of our electrification journey. Here's how we're helping the big switch.
Hydrogen
Green hydrogen will play a key role providing a cleaner, lower emissions alternative to natural gas and other fossil fuels.
Large-scale solar
Australia is one of the sunniest countries on the planet and is already charging ahead with a renewables powered future.
Large-scale storage
Energy storage is the final piece of the renewable energy puzzle and can help enable 100% renewable generation while delivering a resilient and robust energy system.
Market, investment and grid
This sector focuses on the economic and technical regulatory environment that underpins the National Electricity Market and power system.
Offshore wind
Offshore wind is critical to enabling Australia to decarbonise its economy. Here's how we're helping it take off.
Onshore wind
Australia is one of the windiest countries on earth. Here's how we can harness its power.
DIRECTORATES AND WORKING GROUPS
Get involved as a member
Directorates and working groups are central to our policy and advocacy leadership at the Clean Energy Council.
Members have the opportunity to engage with and contribute their insights and expertise to the Clean Energy Council’s policy and advocacy work through our directorates and working groups.
Directorates are general forums for two-way discussion on policy engagement and advocacy priorities across the sector.
Working groups are more focused, bringing together subject matter experts to take a deeper dive into specific policy or technology issues.
Learn more about our current directorates and working groups via the link below.
Become a member and play your part in Australia's renewable future.
Make yourself heard and ensure your company is well placed to benefit from the growing clean energy industry. Join about 1000 leading businesses as a member of the Clean Energy Council.
In the news
Latest news
Read the latest updates from the Clean Energy Council and across the industry.
20 Apr 2026
Clean Energy Council response to Channel 7 Spotlight program
Ensuring integrity in supply chains is a serious global issue that cuts across multiple industries worldwide, and it deserves sustained attention from governments, companies and civil society as well as the global community.
26 Mar 2026
Submission on the Inquiry into solar panel re-use and recycling
The CEC has made a submission to a national inquiry into the management of end-of-life (EOL) solar panels, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated action as Australia faces a rapid increase in solar panel waste.
25 Mar 2026
Senate Inquiry shines light on Australia's energy discourse
The peak body for the clean energy sector has welcomed the final report of the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy released yesterday, saying it underscores the serious impact that mis and disinformation is having on Australia’s energy system - stalling investment, undermining public confidence and delivery of the economic benefits of clean energy, at a time when energy security has never been more important.