Renewable energy insights
Stay up to date with the latest renewable energy market trends, policy developments and economic and community benefits through the Clean Energy Council's reports.
06 Jun 2018
Community Engagement Guidelines for the Australian Wind Industry
A comprehensive, best practice approach to community engagement that addresses six key stages of the wind farm lifecycle and offers practical advice for action.
08 Oct 2019
Benefit Sharing Options For Renewable Energy Projects
Community benefit sharing is becoming increasingly commonplace as a means to integrate renewable energy developments into local communities.
08 Oct 2019
Enhancing Positive Social Outcomes
A foundation for better understanding between wind farm developers and communities.
28 Oct 2021
Empowering Everyone
The first ever report into diversity in the Australian clean energy sector.
04 Aug 2022
Report Highlights Need for Transmission Investment Reform
A market-sounding report commissioned by the Clean Energy Council and Energy Networks Australia highlights the critical need to solve transmission challenges to unlock Australia’s energy transition.
25 Aug 2022
Skilling the Energy Transition
A report on clean energy workforce pathways and barriers to entry.
31 Aug 2022
Skilling The Energy Transition Report Provides Solutions To Australia's Skills And Labour Challenges
Australia runs the risk of being unable to meet its new climate targets unless the current and growing labour shortages and skills gaps across the clean energy industry are filled.
21 Jun 2023
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report Q1 2023
The Renewable Projects Quarterly Report details recent investment in renewable generation and storage projects in Australia and shows trends since 2017.
01 Aug 2023
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report (Q2 2023)
Large-scale energy storage projects led renewable energy investment in the second quarter of 2023 (ending 30 June), with 1497 MW (capacity) / 3802 MWh (storage) reaching financial commitment*.
09 Oct 2023
Bridging the gap to 82% renewable electricity generation by 2030
This report outlines what Australia must commit to in order to meet it's 82 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.
29 Nov 2023
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report (Q3 2023)
It's been a difficult year so far for investment in large-scale clean energy projects, and Q3 2023 unfortunately continues that trend. Just two new projects – totalling 161 MW of capacity – achieved financial commitment in the period.
13 Mar 2024
Clean Energy Australia report
The Clean Energy Australia Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian clean energy sector.
19 Mar 2024
Fixing the System Strength Frameworks Discussion Paper
System strength unlocks the capabilities of renewables, and is central to delivering cheap, reliable, zero carbon electricity supply to consumers.
28 Mar 2024
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report (Q4 2023)
Read the Clean Energy Council's Quarterly Report for Q4 2023.
16 Apr 2024
Rooftop solar generates over 10 per cent of Australia's electricity
Households and businesses are playing a leading role in Australia’s renewable energy transition.
18 May 2024
Levelised cost of electricity review
Independent report confirms nuclear is the most expensive form of new energy in Australia.
07 Jun 2024
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report Q1 2024
Read our latest quarterly report for Q1 2024.
12 Jun 2024
National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap
This report describes the huge value of CER to Australia and outlines the key policies needed to empower homes and businesses to embrace an electric future.
03 Sep 2024
Renewable Projects Quarterly Report Q2 2024
Read our latest quarterly report for Q2 2024.
25 Sep 2024
Australia's love of rooftop solar continues to ease energy costs on homes and businesses
Approximately 1.3 GW of rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) was installed during the first half of 2024, as millions of Australians turn to solar to ease energy cost pressures, according to the Clean Energy Council’s bi-annual Rooftop Solar and Storage Report (January - June 2024), published today.
26 Sep 2024
New report identifies workforce opportunities of the clean energy transition
Rapid workforce growth is needed to achieve Australia’s clean energy targets, according to a new report from the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney (ISF), in partnership with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
11 Nov 2024
A strong quarter for new investment in renewable energy and storage
Over 1400 MW of new large-scale renewable energy generation projects, worth $3.3 billion in new investment, were committed in the third quarter of 2024, according to the Clean Energy Council’s latest Quarterly Renewables Report.
18 Nov 2024
Billions in the bush: Renewable energy for regional prosperity
Large-scale renewable energy projects are estimated to deliver $1 billion to farmers and $200 million to regional communities by 2030, according to our new report with Farmers for Climate Action.
19 Nov 2024
Report: Emissions reductions delivered by renewable energy
Aggregate CO2 emissions reduction between 2015 and 2023 was more than 200 million tonnes as a result of renewable energy growth.
20 Nov 2024
Australia's electricity emissions 30 per cent lower than 2015 due to renewables
A new report published today by the Clean Energy Council and Green Energy Markets shows that a surge in renewable energy investment since 2015 has reduced emissions by 30 per cent relative to if Australia had remained reliant on the 2015 fleet of power stations.