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CEF drives action based on climate science. In 2024, renewables met 75% of electricity demand growth, led by solar. Electrification is accelerating, driven by EVs, data centers, and heat pumps. China leads in renewables and electrification, with strong 2025 momentum in NEVs and BESS. Read more

In his talk, Tim highlighted China’s accelerating leadership in the global cleantech sector, with a record-breaking US$2.1 trillion invested worldwide in 2024, up 11% year-on-year. He emphasized China’s dominance across the entire cleantech value chain—from manufacturing and R&D to domestic deployment, exports, and US$155 billion in outbound foreign direct investment (OFDI) since 2023. Tim noted that China continues to lead in firmed renewable energy, adding an impressive 50GW of capacity in the first two months of 2025 alone. The rapid rise of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) further underscores this momentum. Read more

Tim presents at SPREE Seminar at UNSW. China is leading a global energy system transformation, driven by solar power and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). In 2024, renewables accounted for 92.5% of global capacity additions, with ongoing deflation and technological advancements in solar and BESS fueling continued growth. China dominates cleantech manufacturing, research, development, domestic installations, exports, and foreign investments. It also leads the world in firmed renewable energy, adding a remarkable 375GW of zero-emissions capacity in 2024. Read more

Tim’s presentation at Engineers Australia on April 3 focused on China’s dominance in cleantech, particularly in solar and electric vehicles, and how it is rapidly decarbonizing. He also discussed global responses to China’s leadership and Australia’s efforts to adapt, including transitioning to renewable energy and decarbonizing its electricity system. Tim concluded by highlighting both the economic threats and strategic opportunities that China’s rise presents for Australia. Read more

Tim presents at SPREE Seminar at UNSW. China is leading a global energy system transformation, driven by solar power and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). In 2024, renewables accounted for 92.5% of global capacity additions, with ongoing deflation and technological advancements in solar and BESS fueling continued growth. China dominates cleantech manufacturing, research, development, domestic installations, exports, and foreign investments. It also leads the world in firmed renewable energy, adding a remarkable 375GW of zero-emissions capacity in 2024. Read more

Australia’s green steel transition presents both a major challenge and a significant opportunity. China is rapidly moving towards decarbonisation, creating an opportunity for Australia to lead in green iron production. However, building a green iron industry faces hurdles, even in adopting low-emission methods like Direct Reduced Iron given our expensive domestic fossil gas. Key steps for success in this industry were discussed at the Australian Green Iron & Steel Forum on March 26-27, 2025, at Pan Pacific Perth, where Tim was invited as a speaker. Read more

The “Solar and Storage 2025” event was held on March 26-27, 2025, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. It focused on the latest in solar energy and energy storage, bringing together experts to discuss industry trends, challenges, and opportunities. Read more

The “Solar and Storage 2025” event was held on March 26-27, 2025, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. It […] Read more

Bring on a carbon price, and an Asian CBAM to remove the grey discount and mobilise global capital at the speed and scale we need! I suggested Kate Chaney MP take on the Trade Minister portfolio post the May 2025 election in acknowledgement the power and intellect of our growing group of brilliant, experienced Community Independents – who are not career politicians but street smart corporate and public leaders. If Mark Carney can be Canadian PM without holding a seat, and the National Party can demand the right to be Deputy PM and hold the Liberal party to ransom over the climate science, its time for a Teal to hold a key Ministry or two, along with balance of power in both the upper and lower houses! Read more

Tim Buckley presented at the CISL + NSW Government event titled “The Future is Now,” contributing to the NSW Government Positive Impact Leaders Program. This intensive event, held at The Mint in Sydney on 11 March 2025, focused on new pathways for change, highlighting both the vast opportunities and significant risks Australia faces in addressing climate change, energy, and environmental challenges. Tim’s presentation emphasized the urgent need for action, offering insights into the evolving landscape and the critical role of leadership in shaping a sustainable future for the country. Read more

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) hosted its annual series of programmes in Australia. These exclusive programmes are designed and delivered to equip Directors and Corporate Leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive sustainable transformation. This was held 2 – 5 March 2025, Mansion Hotel, Werribee Park, Melbourne. Tim speaks about the critical dependencies between resource use and industry, focusing on the opportunities for change. Read more

Australia represents both a significant economic challenge and a major strategic opportunity, provided we can address critical obstacles in technology, pricing signals, and value-added solutions. Meanwhile, China’s leadership in global cleantech has yet to fully materialize within the steel sector. Read more