A national report into renewable energy progress across Australian jurisdictions.
Conservation councils have come together to commission this study, to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the renewable energy transition by jurisdiction and help identify opportunities to ensure the renewable energy rollout continues at a rate that aligns with the Paris Agreement and prevents catastrophic climate change.
The report shows that while Tasmania leads the nation on 97% renewable energy, the Northern Territory is the furthest from 100% renewable energy, sourcing only 11% of its energy from renewable energy.
If current deployment rates are maintained, renewable energy will account for just 22% of the Territory's energy mix by 2050.
The report recommends the Territory reintroduce legislated renewable energy targets alongside policies to remove regulatory barriers and support the delivery of renewable energy projects.
While the report draws attention to the significant milestone of the Marlinja Microgrid, a review of the policy, technical and commercial barriers the project has worked to overcome is necessary to understand the reform tasks ahead for the NT Government to unlock future investment in community-scale renewable energy.