Read our 2025 report for data and insights on the state of Australia's clean energy industry in 2024.
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28 May 2025
Clean energy investment soared in 2024, led by a significant uptick in new financial commitments to large-scale generation and another strong year for big batteries. Meanwhile, rooftop solar continued to lead the transition in terms of capacity added.
It is critical that industry, governments, communities and other stakeholders work together to maintain the momentum that has been built in recent years and double down on Australia’s extraordinary clean energy potential.
That includes $9 billion for new large-scale generation projects - the highest single year ever, and the highest since the boom of 2018. That includes $5.8 billion of new investment commitments for wind projects - the highest yearly figure since the Clean Energy Council began reporting data in 2017.
With 3.2 GW of new capacity added, rooftop solar led the energy transition in 2024 - almost reaching the rooftop solar record of 2021.
It was fifth year running that more than 300,000 rooftop solar installations took place, and rooftop solar now generates over 12% of Australia's electricity.
1.3 GW of large-scale solar and 836 MW of onshore wind was added to the grid in 2024.
Many of the headwinds for large-scale energy projects remain from recent years, including slow planning and environmental assessment processes in some jurisdictions, higher costs and tighter markets for equipment and labour.
Clean Energy Council welcomes headstart for second green hydrogen project in Australia
The Clean Energy Council welcomes today’s announcement of a second large-scale green hydrogen project to benefit from the first round of the Government’s $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program announced in the 2023-24 Budget – with a $432 million investment in Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub set to replace its reliance on gas at its Kooragang Island operation in NSW, with green hydrogen.
Home battery demand lights up as Australia switches on for Energy Independence Day
Power bills could be a thing of the past for millions of Aussies, as landmark home battery rebate schemes kick off today, marking what the Clean Energy Council – the leading peak body for the industry - is calling Energy Independence Day.
The CEC has made a submission to the Victorian transmission plan. Our submission sets out our assessment of the VTP and makes suggests as to how we consider the document can be improved. Learn more.
New Clean Energy, Job Ready program launches as demand for skilled renewable workforce grows
The Clean Energy Council (CEC), Australia’s peak body for the renewable energy industry, has this week launched a new Clean energy, job ready program, featuring industry-agreed skills, training, career pathways and a digital skills passport to support and attract more tradies, apprentices, and job-seekers to the clean energy industry, closing critical skills gaps as Australia transitions to a clean energy future.
Clean Energy Council says passage of Queensland renewable reforms disregards industry feedback
The Clean Energy Council has expressed disappointment following the Queensland Parliament’s decision to pass its proposed renewable energy planning reforms without amendment. The national peak body for the renewable energy sector is concerned that these new laws will add complexity, delay approvals for large-scale renewable projects and put much-needed investment in Queensland at risk.
