Power to Change
Australia must transform its energy sector if we are serious about tackling climate change. These reports show the potential of emerging technologies to contribute not only clean energy, but jobs and investment for the future.
Australia's Geothermal Future
Geoscience Australia estimates that by exploiting just 1% of the geothermal heat resource within the top 5kms of the Earth’s crust we could provide 26,000 times our annual energy consumption. Over 17,000 Australians could be employed in the geothermal energy industry by 2050.
Australia’s Wave Energy Future
Australia’s estimated near-shore wave energy resources (171,000 MW) can provide approximately four times our current national power needs. Over 14,000 Australians could be employed in the wave energy industry by 2050.
Australia’s Solar Energy Future
By 2050, solar thermal could contribute up to 10.3% of Australia's forecast emissions reductions
Australia’s Carbon Carpture and Storage Future
Carbon capture and storage technologies have been known for more than half a century – but until now there has not been a commercial reason to develop and integrate them. With carbon dioxide recognised as the primary greenhouse gas pollutant, and prices being placed on carbon through emissions trading, the business case for CCS is being transformed.
