The Smart Energy Council celebrates today’s announcement of Australia’s 100th renewable energy project approval by the Albanese Government.
Chief Executive John Grimes says go-ahead for the Edify Energy’s Nowingi Solar Power Station marks an impressive uptick in the rollout of large-scale smart energy solutions since the decade of delay that preceded the current Labor Government.
“The timing of this milestone is important, in conjunction with the setting of Australia’s 2035 emission reduction targets, it demonstrates that we are now on a clear path to decarbonisation of our energy infrastructure.”
“We are clear eyed about the path forward, we need to deploy renewable energy projects at a faster pace if we are going to meet and beat targets that the climate science demands we must, and for which our economic prosperity depends.”
“Minister Watt clearly understands that renewable energy is key to Australia’s efforts to become a clean technology superpower.”
The Smart Energy Council further notes the construction of a 300MW battery energy storage system with the Nowingi Solar Farm – capable of dispatching power for eight hours – is yet another example of an increasing deployment of co-located smart energy infrastructure around the nation.
“Australia is at the forefront of innovating and developing smart energy grids and generation infrastructure, it’s now time to double-down on the speed at which they’re being rolled out.”
“The Smart Energy Council is proud to represent members leading this transition, and note their commitment to deploying faster going forward, in collaboration with government’s.”
Media contact: Tim Lamacraft – tim@smartenergy.org.au – 0448 972 192
