Forging Australia’s zero-carbon metals & gases future

From green hydrogen and critical mineral sourcing to low-emissions industrial gases, our working group drives policy, investment and collaboration to unlock a clean-energy supply chain across Australia.

Smart metals & gases​

The heart and soul of smart energy

Thousands of small and medium sized solar businesses make the smart energy transition a reality every single day for Australian energy consumers.

The Smart Energy Council continues to focus its efforts on supporting this vital sector who are the heart and soul of solar, storage and the energy transition.  We provide training, public awareness campaigns, networking and learning events for tens of thousands of solar professionals every year. We collaborate with professionals on the ground to ensure regulations and policies are fit for purpose and fight for common sense. Count on us to listen, support and help your solar business.

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Zero Carbon Hydrogen

Promoting the development and adoption of Zero Carbon Hydrogen in Australia.

Smart metals & gases​ working group

Green Hydrogen

Chair – Joanna Kay, Executive General Manager, Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia

Operated Under:

  • Community of Practice

Achievements:

  • Secured budget allocations for the renewable hydrogen industry.
  • Advocated for H2 production tax credits and the Renewable Hydrogen Act (SA).
  • Contributed to the National Hydrogen Strategy and key policy submissions.

Current Focus:

  • Driving policy innovation and unlocking public financing to cement Australia’s leadership in green hydrogen.

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Smart Energy Queensland 2026

Smart Energy 2027

Smart metals & gases​ latest news

Green Iron Investment Fund critical to Australia’s future

Future laid for a Future Made in Australia

Smart Energy Council welcomes $2 billion investment into the Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Future Made in Australia – Production Tax Credits and Other Measures Bill 2024 [Provisions]

A Future Made in Australia begins now

Australia’s Critical Minerals & Renewable Energy Superpower pathway

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Consumer Energy

Empowering households and businesses with access to affordable, efficient, and renewable energy solutions.

Large Scale Renewables

Driving investment in utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects to accelerate the transition to 100% renewable energy.

Smart Installers

A program for solar and battery professionals providing training, certification, and industry best practices.

Smart Transport

Supporting policies that drive investment in EV infrastructure and fuel efficiency standards.

Smart Metals & Gases

Focusing on decarbonising Australia’s critical minerals, green hydrogen, and renewable gas industries.

Stewardship

Championing stewardship, reuse, and recycling initiatives to ensure lifecycle management of solar panels, batteries, and other renewable technologies.

International

Partnering globally to support investment, trade, and collaboration to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy.

Smart Stewardship

Chair: Keely Yang

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Recyclers
  • PV Manufacturers
  • Product stewardship participants

Policy Scope

  • Stewardship policy
  • Recycling frameworks
  • Circular economy initiatives

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Batteries

Topics Scope

  • Recycling pathways
  • Product stewardship schemes
  • End-of-life management
  • Industry obligations
  • Sustainability initiatives

Smart Global

Chair: Yuan Fang | Jessica Hampshire

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Importers
  • Exporters
  • Investors
  • International projects

Policy Scope

  • International trade
  • Market entry
  • Export facilitation
  • Trade Tariff 

Technology Scope

  • Smart energy technologies
  • Climate technologies

Topics Scope

  • Renewable Energy Council Asia Pacific
  • Export opportunities
  • Trade missions
  • Global Climate
  • International partnerships
  • Investment opportunities

Smart Transport

Chair: Rhiannon Evans

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Transport technology providers
  • Light and Heavy Electric Fleet operators
  • Charging infrastructure businesses

Policy Scope

  • EV policy
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Transport electrification
  • Network integration
  • Incentives 

Technology Scope

  • Electric vehicles
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Fleet technologies
  • Distribution Network

Topics Scope

  • Rapid Expansion
  • Interconnections
  • Regulations and Standards
  • V2X

Smart Manufacturing

Chair: Rod Scott

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Local manufacturers
  • Technology developers
  • Component suppliers
  • Emerging technologies

Policy Scope

  • Supply Chain
  • R&D
  • Manufacturing Incentives
  • CEFC

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Storage
  • Electronics
  • Software
  • Critical materials

Topics Scope

  • Expanding local manufacturing
  • Export opportunities
  • Supply chains
  • Local content
  • Investment attraction
  • Industry capability

Smart Large-scale

Chair: Sohaib Mohammed

Meeting Frequency: Every 8 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Large & utility scale developers
  • Asset owners
  • Investors
  • EPCs

Policy Scope

  • NEM Review
  • Capacity Investment Scheme
  • Planning Regulation

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Storage
  • Wind
  • Transmission

Topics Scope

  • Interconnection
  • Development
  • Financing
  • Energy Wholesaling
  • Planning Regulation

Smart Consumer

Chair: John Welch

Meeting Frequency: Every 8 Weeks

Sector Scope:

  • Installers
  • Retailers
  • Wholesales
  • Service providers

Policy Scope

  • Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Rebate programs
  • Accreditation
  • Local regulations

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Battery storage
  • Energy retail
  • Distributed network technologies

Topics Scope

  • Compliance obligations
  • Training and workforce issues
  • Regulations 
  • Consumer protection
  • Energy retail developments
  • Virtual Power Plants (VPP)
  • Industry best practice

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