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Renewable energy

Australia is targeting a national renewable electricity target of 82 per cent by 2030 as a key step in the achievement of net zero emissions by 2050.

CEFC capital is playing a leading role in nurturing the development of large-scale renewables across Australia. Lifetime commitments of more than $10.7 billion to 31 December 2024 have backed 6.2 GW of new solar and wind generation capacity. These investments have also crowded in substantial private sector investment and supported the entry of new developers, contractors, suppliers and offtakers to the Australian market.

Increasingly, CEFC capital is backing renewable developments alongside energy storage and grid-balancing technologies, as well as early-stage projects. Large-scale solar and wind generation is critical to delivering the clean energy that will power our low emissions economy of the future. Renewable energy will also underpin the electrification of a vast range of existing commercial, industrial and residential activities, enable our electric vehicle transition and lay the foundations for our emerging green hydrogen industry.

Stockland turns idle rooftops into solar success story

This CEFC Green Files article discusses how Stockland has unlocked a huge clean energy initiative through engaging its idle rooftops.

Believing in Australian renewables

Neoen Deputy CEO Romain Desrousseaux says he has always seen Australia as an attractive investment destination although he admits it hasn’t always been easy.

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Large-scale solar and the race to net zero emissions

This Investment Insight highlights some of the key market developments experienced in our first decade as a large-scale solar investor.

Leading Practice Principles: First Nations and Renewable Energy Projects

April 2024

This guide was developed by the Clean Energy Council and KPMG in collaboration with the First Nations Clean Energy Network, First Nations experts and industry experts. The CEFC was a member of the First Nations Best Practice Guide steering committee which consulted during the development of guide. The guide also received financial contributions from the CEFC and ARENA.

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Bringing clean energy to Queensland homes

Powerlink transmission infrastructure, backed by CEFC finance in a ground-breaking transaction helping deliver the Southern Downs Renewable Energy Zone and connecting MacIntyre Wind Farm to the grid.

Case study

FRV Australia accelerates clean energy pipeline

We are now in the critical decade to reduce emissions and accelerate the clean energy transition and the FRV portfolio of clean energy assets will help provide the renewable energy and storage we need to meet our targets.
Ian Learmonth
CEO, CEFC

Energy Locals brings solar, batteries and more to apartment living

This investment will help put more renewable energy into the hands of more Australians. It targets a section of the community which has previously struggled to share in the benefits of renewable energy generation and storage and empowers them to lower their carbon emissions and energy use.
Ian Learmonth
CEO, CEFC

Neoen projects provide battery boost for grid

This transaction underlines the unique depth of our portfolio in Australia. It serves to strengthen our owner operator business model and provides us with a solid foundation for future growth.
Jean-Christophe Cheylus
CEO, Neoen Australia

Major Neoen projects drive critical minerals decarbonisation

The challenge of reducing emissions across the economy starts with the energy sector. The offtake agreement with BHP demonstrates how reducing energy emissions accelerates decarbonisation across the economy.
Ian Learmonth
CEO, CEFC

Golden Plains Wind Farm supports grid decarbonisation

We are delighted to work with the CEFC in our first investment in Australia. The CEFC’s ten years of experience developing Australia’s wind farm sector, combined with our deep expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to this market, will bring long-term benefits to Australia, through clean energy generation, emissions reduction and economic opportunities.
Franck Woitiez
CEO, TagEnergy