Power Shift: Australia’s Clean Energy Future

Abdul Hannan

Coal is fading. Renewables are rising. But the path to clean energy is far from smooth. Power Shift is your weekly guide to the big decisions, missed opportunities, and bold innovations defining Australia's energy future. Featuring expert interviews, policy deep-dives, and on-the-ground stories from communities in flux.

Episodes

  1. 06/06/2025

    Energy Market Update: Australia's Q1 2025 Trends

    Join us as we dive into AEMO's Q1 2025 review, exploring the latest trends and insights in Australia's energy market, from record-breaking demand to renewable energy milestones.

  2. 06/06/2025

    South Australia's Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities 2025

    Join us as we explore South Australia's ambitious plan to reach 100% net renewable energy by 2027. We'll discuss the challenges, opportunities, and innovations driving this energy transition, with insights from ElectraNet's 2025 Transmission Annual Planning Report.

  3. 05/16/2025

    Australia 2025 Energy Efficiency Forecasts

    In this episode, we explore Australia's long-term energy efficiency outlook through to 2058. Drawing on detailed sector-level forecasts, we break down expected improvements in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Learn about the underlying assumptions, including the "frozen efficiency" baseline and how both market-led (AEEI) and policy-driven factors shape future gains. We’ll guide you through three key scenarios – Progressive Change, Step Change, and Green Energy Exports – each reflecting different trajectories of economic growth and policy ambition. Plus, we unpack the role of critical policies and programs like building codes, appliance standards, and energy savings schemes in driving change. Tune in for a data-driven look at Australia’s path to a more energy-efficient future.

  4. 05/05/2025

    Australia's Rapid Green Energy Transition: May 2025

    In this episode, we break down Australia’s fast-moving green energy transition. The Australian Energy Market Operator has officially said goodbye to the old baseload grid, signaling a bold shift toward a renewables-led future. Battery storage takes center stage—after Spain’s blackout showed what happens when you hit 100% renewables without backup, Australia is taking note. We look at the political momentum, with Labor riding a strong mandate and an opportunity to drive a historic economic transformation. But challenges remain—like rising transmission costs and tensions over gas expansion. Meanwhile, nuclear energy is off the table after voters rejected it decisively. On the ground, real progress is being made: big wind farms are launching, and major battery projects are coming online—including at former coal plant sites.

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Coal is fading. Renewables are rising. But the path to clean energy is far from smooth. Power Shift is your weekly guide to the big decisions, missed opportunities, and bold innovations defining Australia's energy future. Featuring expert interviews, policy deep-dives, and on-the-ground stories from communities in flux.

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