Delivering Net Zero and a Clean Energy Economy
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Australia’s transition to net zero will require a rapid scale-up of renewable energy generation, transmission and storage, supported by enabling infrastructure and the decarbonisation of construction and transport.
Summary: Infrastructure response and investment priorities
By 2050, renewable energy is expected to supply 98% of electricity in the National Electricity Market, requiring an extensive scale-up of wind, solar, transmission, and battery storage. Over the next 10 years, governments should consider investing in transmission networks, renewable generation, storage systems, and enabling infrastructure to ensure reliable energy delivery.
Investments are also needed to decarbonise supply chains for building materials (such as steel and concrete), while supporting electrification of freight, public transport and private vehicles to reduce downstream emissions. Strong public-private cooperation and sustained investment over the next decade will be needed to secure clean, affordable energy and position Australia as a global leader in the net zero transition.
Table 25 identifies the highest priority proposals for Delivering Net Zero and a Clean Energy Economy to provide targeted solutions to address identified infrastructure constraints.