We conduct public interest financial analysis on the most profound economic transformation since the industrial revolution: the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
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Climate Energy Finance (CEF) is a think tank established in 2022 that works probono in the public interest to accelerate decarbonisation. We conduct research and analyses on global financial issues related to the global energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, as well as the implications for the Australian economy, with a key focus on the threats and opportunities for Australian investments and exports. Read more
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CEF’S CISCE & CLEANTECH SITE VISITS ACROSS CHINA
Hosted by Austrade, RECAP and SEC from 22–26 June, Climate Energy Finance (CEF) participated in the CISCE & Cleantech Site Visits across China. The delegation visited leading clean energy and advanced manufacturing companies, receiving management briefings and firsthand insights into China’s energy transition and industrial innovation. Site visits included China State Grid and Xiaomi EV in Beijing, XCMG Group and BYD Batteries in Xuzhou, BYD Trucks in Suzhou, and Sigenergy in Nantong. Read more
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Coal giant gets nod to convert retired mine into solar and pumped hydro powerhouse with 12 hours storage
Renew Economy
New South Wales has approved the plans of Australia’s largest listed coal miner to transform a retired mine site in the Hunter region into a renewable energy hub capable of dispatching 300 megawatts of energy over a 12-hour period, using a combination of pumped hydro and solar power. NSW minister for planning Paul Scully said on Wednesday that the $1.8 billion Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar project has been given the green light for construction at the site of Yancoal Australia’s Stratford Mining Complex (SMC), a former open-cut coal mine in the Gloucester Basin, north of Newcastle. Read more
INTERVIEW | 9 News: NSW Approves $1.8 Billion Hunter Renewable Energy Project
9News
NSW has approved a $1.8 billion solar and pumped hydro project in the Hunter Valley, creating 350 construction jobs and providing enough long-duration storage to power 120,000 homes. Featured on 9 News, the report highlighted the project’s role in the state’s renewable energy transition amid ongoing political debate over energy policy. Read more
INTERVIEW | ABC QLD: Tim on Australia’s Renewable Energy Transition
ABC Queensland
Tim Buckley joined ABC to discuss Australia’s renewable energy transition, highlighting the importance of accelerating investment in clean energy and storage to strengthen energy security and reduce electricity costs. He emphasised the need for coordinated policy, timely grid upgrades, and greater certainty for investors to support the shift away from coal. The interview also explored the economic opportunities of renewable energy, including regional job creation, improved competitiveness, and Australia’s potential to become a global clean energy leader. Read more
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