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(Last updated: 21 Aug 2009)

 

Overview

Australia’s clean energy industry incorporates renewable energy, energy efficiency and low emissions technologies such as carbon capture and storage. 


World focus on the risk of climate change is driving rapid growth in the international market for renewable energy technology. Global renewable energy grew at rates of 15-30 per cent annually for many technologies during the period 2002-2006. In 2007, $US100 billion was invested in new renewable energy capacity, manufacturing plans and research and development. (REN21).  Government policies encouraging renewables are in place in at least 60 countries and include mechanisms such as feed-in tariffs, renewable quotas, tax incentives, capital investment subsidies and public investment or financing for renewable installations or research and development. The World Bank has calculated that trade in 40 key climate friendly technologies almost doubled (from US$67 billion to US$119 billion) between 2002 and 2008. 


In the export market, Australia is recognised internationally for its project engineering expertise and research and development of new technologies in fields such as solar energy, geothermal energy and wave power.  Australia is also renowned as a high quality supplier of solar water heating systems and remote area power and hybrid systems. 

Key opportunities

Priority markets with the greatest opportunities for Australian clean energy exports include:

  • China,
  • India,
  • ASEAN
  • Latin America
  • Middle East

How can we help you?

With an extensive network backed by highly experienced and qualified staff, Austrade provides a number of dedicated and tailored services to Australian exporters.


Austrade offers practical advice, market intelligence and ongoing support (including financial) to Australian businesses looking to develop international markets. Austrade also provides advice and guidance on overseas investment and joint venture opportunities, and helps put Australian businesses in contact with potential overseas investors.


Austrade is developing a Clean Energy Trade and Investment Strategy to connect Australia's clean energy and technology sector to emerging lucrative commercial opportunities as nations implement policies to address the challenges of climate change.  The Strategy will fully integrate trade and outward investment with inwards investment attraction. 


Press release by Minister for Trade Simon Crean on Clean Energy Trade and Investment Strategy.


For further information please contact Austrade on 13 28 78 or email info@austrade.gov.au.

Useful links and contacts

Austrade’s clean energy contact

Robert Richardson

 

Senior Export Adviser – Clean Technology
Tel: +61 2 9390 2383
Email robert.richardson@austrade.gov.au

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