Australia’s Clean Energy Boom Is Gathering Speed

Australia has big renewable energy ambitions and is well on its way to shifting dependence away from coal to cleaner alternatives. Having long depended on coal, the government now aims to establish a more diverse energy mix to ensure that Australia can be energy self-sufficient in the years to come, while supporting a green transition. This aim is being reflected by market forces, as energy companies invest heavily in a diverse range of energy sources. Australia is home to an extensive ageing coal fleet, meaning the government must decide whether to double down on coal production or diversify its energy…