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CEF works to enhance Australia-China relations by promoting climate policies. Australia’s climate targets are supported by initiatives like the $2.3bn battery rebate, driving record BESS uptake. China leads global electrification. CEF’s upcoming report advocates for carbon pricing to further accelerate climate action and energy transition. Read more

China added more solar power capacity in the month of April 2025 alone than Australia’s total, cumulative solar capacity Read more

“The State of China’s Push into Clean Technology and Its Implications for Businesses Operating in Australia”, incorporating insights from Tim’s slides and Zoom presentation, focused on China, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), new energy vehicles, and Australia’s response. Read more

Tim and Caroline present on the China National Petroleum Corporation, courtesy of the Australia China Business Council (ACBC). Their presentation slide features graphs and charts highlighting opportunities for Australia–China cooperation in renewable energy. Read more

Tim was invited to present at UTS Finance Honours and discussed topics such as China’s electrification of everything, cleantech investment dominance, new energy vehicles and BESS, and Australia’s green iron industry, among others. The Honours session, held at UTS Business School, requires no preparation and is a relaxed conversation with our honours students, focusing on your extensive experience, insights into various areas of the finance sector, and potentially offering some advice. Read more

Held at the Steve Waugh Room, Sydney Cricket Ground, the Future Group event featured opening remarks by Simon Sheikh and a keynote from energy finance expert Tim Buckley, who spoke on the global energy transition. Rebecca Huntley joined him in a climate conversation. The program also included a DEIB session with Steven James and connection workshops led by Aaron Densham. Read more

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Published on the Lowy Interpreter Opinion piece by Caroline Wang, China Analyst, CEF 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